module specification

The module will consider the shifting policing landscape through a variety of perspectives defining the modern police service as a recognised profession. It will critically assess what this knowledge means in relation to policing, security and community safety as a foundation for evidence-based policy making and its practical applications.

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This module will examine:

1. Trends and developments in policing in the national and global environment in the 21st Century.   LO1, LO4
2. National and Global responses to the threat of terrorism; Countering Violent Extremism with a focus on Islamic and Right Wing Extremism.   LO1, LO2
3. Intelligence Led Policing and the future of intelligence co-operation e.g. Post Brexit?   LO1, LO2
4. Decision making and leadership in major incident responses through case evaluation and critical discussion.   LO3, LO4
5. Individual development of thesis proposals.  LO3

This module will be delivered as a short course comprising lectures and seminars and based on a collaborative process involving students' active participation, practical assignments, guided independent study involving the use of textbooks, journals and on-line sources. Lectures are used to provide students with a framework of information about the nature and context of policing, at local, national and international levels and theoretical debate whilst encouraging critical investigation and research by the student.

Short seminars are designed to empower the student and develop their skills in engaging in theoretically informed debates. Where relevant, guest speakers will be invited to provide students with an overall learning strategy that is coherent, varied, stimulating, academically rigorous while remaining practically relevant. Self directed learning allows students to explore substantive issues for themselves. Continued support and guidance will be offered during coursework and assessment. Discussion topics which, besides developing the students, will provide ongoing feedback.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate a number of issues in the evolving dynamic of policing in the 21st Century.
2. Analyse organisational decision making and leadership in response to ‘real world’ policing events.
3. Develop the ability to communicate and defend ideas through critical academic analysis both verbally and in writing.
4. Managing diversity in order to contribute to an inclusive and representative workforce.

The assessment strategy is to enable students to develop a critical awareness of a wide range of relevant issues and the module is assessed by way of a 5000-word essay. The students are encouraged to explore the learning and disseminate how theory is assimilated in a range of contexts.

Core Reading

Bayerl, P.S, Karlović R Akhgar, B & Markarian, B (2017) Community Policing: A European Perspective (Springer).

Brown, J (2014) The Future of Policing, Routledge.

Roycroft, M & Roach, J (2019) Decision Making in Police Enquiries and Critical Incidents: What Really Works? Palgrave MacMillan.

Additional Reading

ACPO, 2005, Guidance on the National Intelligence Model (NCPE)

ACPO, 2006, Practice Advice on Tasking and Co-ordinating (NCPE)

Bjorgo, T (2016) Preventing Crime: A Holistic Approach. Basingstoke, Palgrave.

Ekblom, P, 2004, How to police the future: Scanning for scientific and technological innovations which generate potential threas and opportunities in crime, policing and crime reduction. In M Smith and N Tilley (Eds.) Crime Science: New approaches to preventing and detecting crime. Cullompton: Willan.

HMIC, 2014 Policing in Austerity-rising to the challenge HMIC Publications

James, A. 2016 Understanding Police Intelligence Work (Policy Press)

John T & Maguire M, 2004, The National Intelligence Model: Key Lessons from Early Research (Home Office, RDS)

Jones T & Newburn T (eds), 2006, Plural Policing: A Comparative Perspective Routledge)

Newburn T. (ed), 2003, Handbook of Policing (Willan)

Ratcliffe J. (ed), 2004, Strategic Thinking in Criminal Intelligence (Federation Press)

Tilley, N & Sidebottom, A (2017) The Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety. Routledge. 

Web site resources:
www.designagainstcrime.com is an excellent source of information for this module.