BA (Hons) Professional Policing

Within this module, you will examine the history and development of the British policing model and the underpinning features and philosophy. You will examine the modern policing and wider law enforcement landscape, the organisations and bodies that comprise it, what each does and how they interact. You will also develop an understanding of the role and position of the police in contemporary society and the nature of the relationship with the community they serve.

This module aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge needed to enable you to demonstrate a structured approach to studying, writing essays and referencing content. 

This module will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of legislation and police powers in relation to a range of typical policing incidents. It will enable you to apply such knowledge to a range of specified circumstances and incidents.

To consider what is meant by professional standards and how the apply to police officers and the police service. To examine the governance and accountability of police officers and the police service generally. To compare the professional standard requirements within the police service to those of similar professional organisations. Examining the role of each of the various bodies involved in the governance and accountability of police officers and the police service. To understand the meaning of diversity and inclusion and their relevance in policing. To understand the meaning of wellbeing and resilience and their relevance in policing. To understand the meaning of ethics and their relevance in policing. You will consider both the theory and application of ethics and the fundaments and relevance of effective communication. 

The module will provide you with an appreciation of the concept of evidence-based policing. You will consider the problem-solving approaches to policing. Consider the relative benefits, deficiencies and applicability of various policing strategies and models

The aim of this module is to learn about the components of the criminal justice system, how they operate and how the relate to each other. You will learn about the specific roles of the various agencies and institutions within the criminal justice system and you will explore the process of getting people to custody and the routine processes around detention.

This module will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches, demonstrating effective referencing, applied to a range of theories and practices and associated with communication. You will also gain knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research techniques and their appropriate use.

This module will define what is meant by vulnerability and familiarise you with the complex nature of vulnerability, whilst providing an understanding of how situational and environmental factors, combined with personal vulnerabilities, may result in a person becoming a victim and/or perpetrator. You will explore how the effective use of training, knowledge and skills can assist in supporting those who are vulnerable and why it is necessary to use a safeguarding approach to those who are vulnerable.

Develop the knowledge and understanding of policing in a Community Policing context. Develop existing knowledge of policing strategies and develop this further.

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of the theory, legislation, policy and practice relating to information and intelligence in policing.

To understand the criminological theories, strategies offending and policing strategies and approaches to managing suspects and offenders. To understand the importance of partnership collaboration to manage risk and vulnerability

This module will develop your knowledge relating to Roads Policing and understanding to conduct investigations in a Roads Policing context.

The module will ensure that you have the knowledge, understanding and skills to conduct research into more complex issues within the context of a policing related topic. It will provide the opportunity to develop an ethically sound research question and to develop appropriate research methods to justify your choice.

The module will consolidate the academic and transferable skills acquired throughout the programme with a view to preparing students for the work environment. Developing a compelling onward plan. 

Develop the knowledge and understanding relating to a Response Policing context. Develop knowledge and understanding of the social issues and pressures relating to response policing demand.