Overview

This module examines different aspects of community policing. Classes will examine in depth the concepts of inclusivity and community cohesion. Students will reflect on theory relating to public protection and best practice in relation to this.

1 Policing Communities: Current practice and analysing current issues and challenges
2 Policing Communities: Community cohesion and engagement strategies 3 Public Protection: Theory and Practice 4 Public Protection: Evaluating current practice and strategies 5 Valuing Difference and Inclusion: Policing diverse communities 6 Valuing Difference and Inclusion: Demonstrating fairness, ethics and integrity 7 Reviewing module content & student presentations
8 Reviewing module content & student presentations

In addition to the classes provided distance learning based material (this will include Panopto recordings, video resources and web based learning resources) will be provided via blackboard to supplement students learning. Students will be expected to access these resources following workshops in order to assist in the completion of assessment tasks and further explore key learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate the effectiveness of current public protection practices in investigating public protection incidents - Learning outcome 4

• Examine instances where law enforcement personnel have misused their position of authority - Learning outcome 5

• Examine key principles and strategies employed in community policing - Learning outcome 1

• Review community priorities in crime control, expectation management, and appropriate policing - Learning outcome 3

• Review the relationships between diverse communities and the police - Learning outcome 2

• Understand how to apply professional approaches to policing, demonstrating fairness, ethics and integrity - Learning outcome 6