Overview

Indicative Course Content Section 1 -Purpose and role of the police in policing the roads -Key legislation, concepts, policies and strategies on policing the roads -Other crimes linked to the roads – smuggling, organised crime, transport of weapons, drugs, and people -Motivations for dangerous driving – drinks and drugs, speeding – and prevention strategies -Investigation of traffic offences and accidents

Section 2 -Introduction to e-crime -Internet-facilitated crime – fraud, theft, harassment, online sexual exploitation -Internet-enabled crime – hacking, phishing -Organised crime online -The dark net -Digital technologies in policing -Spatial mapping and predictive policing -Digital Policing and Communicating with the Media

Indicative Course Content Section 1 -Purpose and role of the police in policing the roads -Key legislation, concepts, policies and strategies on policing the roads -Other crimes linked to the roads – smuggling, organised crime, transport of weapons, drugs, and people -Motivations for dangerous driving – drinks and drugs, speeding – and prevention strategies -Investigation of traffic offences and accidents

Section 2 -Introduction to e-crime -Internet-facilitated crime – fraud, theft, harassment, online sexual exploitation -Internet-enabled crime – hacking, phishing -Organised crime online -The dark net -Digital technologies in policing -Spatial mapping and predictive policing -Digital Policing and Communicating with the Media

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure. Limited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class)Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice. Limited but accurate use of citation and quotation

-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure. Use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class)General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice. Accurate use of citation and quotation

-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure. Use of relevant texts and academic literature (including the texts suggested in class + other students have found through independent study)Where relevant use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice. Accurate use of citation and quotation.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically explore how criminal activity facilitated by the road network can be disrupted.

• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to vehicles/drivers.

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of how to investigate complex internet-related crimes and the impact of such crimes.

• Understand procedures for obtaining and processing digital evidence in a policing context.

• Understand the link between organised crime and other types of crime including traffic offences and internet-enabled crime.