Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7130PS-APR-MTP
7130PS-JAN-MTP
7130PS-SEP-MTP
7130PS-SEP_NS-MTP
Aims
In this module students will examine a variety of approaches to and applications of community policing models. These vary widely from state to state depending on how political, social and security structures have evolved. The module then moves on to explore the application of community policing principles to the successful combating of radicalisation and violent extremism leading to terrorism. The module adopts a practice-based approach to exploring the subject matter with case study examples and reference to government policy and strategy documents. Students will required to take a critical and analytical approach to the topics discussed, considering the strengths and weaknesses of the various methods described. The module seeks to equip students with an in-depth knowledge of community policing models and how they can be applied in an operational setting. The module concentrates on community policing as a tool to combat violent extremism and terrorism.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the concept of community policing and its implementation.
2.
List and synthesise the key components of a successful community policing programme.
3.
Critically evaluate how community policing approaches can support wider strategies aimed at combating violent extremism and terrorism.
4.
Critically discuss the strengths and weaknesses of national strategies on combating violent extremism and terrorism.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to key concepts of community policing.
2. Survey of recent approaches to delivery of community policing.
3. Review their successes and failures.
4. Outlining broader community efforts to counter VERLT.
5. Outline and evaluate the concept of multiculturalism.
6. Compare and contrast contemporary global community responses to tackling VERLT.
Additional Information:The module delves into the causes of radicalisation that leads onto violent extremism and terrorism. It considers a range of community-focused responses that can be provided by police organisations. In particular it weighs the strengths and weaknesses of multiculturalism as an effective antidote to radicalisation and violent extremism that lead to terrorism.