Overview

Indicative Course Content: -Conducting Investigations: Examining the investigation process -Organised Crime structure and history -Counter Terrorism: Organisation and structure of terrorism and counter-terrorism policing -Increased police powers and controversies – surveillance, suspicious financial activities report -Key national strategies and strategy frameworks for policing -Constitutional set-ups and the role of the police in a democratic society -The role of the police in joint emergency situations and major incidents -Community engagement and its strategic importance -Police effectiveness and challenges ahead

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 assess the challenges to response policing, and evolve strategies for effective policing in challenging environments.

• Critically review information and intelligence gathering, and the tasking and co-ordination process.

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ‘volume and priority’ crime and ‘serious and complex’ investigations.

• Evolve professional strategies to deal with the impact of personal attitudes and values upon the investigation process.

• Review and understand the insider threat in relation to counter terrorism.

• Understand and explain the national counter terrorism structure.