Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
4202PSDA-APR-MTP
4202PSDA-JAN-MTP
4202PSDA-SEP-MTP
4202PSDA-SEP_NS-MTP
Aims
To discuss in depth the purpose and relevance of Response Policing, investigating the varied roles, key responsibilities and skills needed. The module also aims to familiarise the students with the potential causes and levels of conflict, recognising the appropriate levels of response and de-escalation. Identifying the legislation and guidance governing a lawful response to violence and the principles of negotiation and the use of force. Students will explore the core policing functions and strategies relating to policing the roads. Discussing the legislation and police powers to deal with the most common roads offences (including drink/ drug driving), whilst also examining the effects of anti-social behaviour on the roads.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Outline the purpose, functions and powers of the Response Policing role, highlighting relevant legislation which will support your response.
2.
Identify the practical policing skills needed and responsibilities of the Response Policing role, when attending an incident as a first responder and the need for joint interoperability between emergency services.
3.
Determine the appropriate responses to differing police interventions, and the justification for all actions take, demonstrating consideration for the ethical and moral implications for the use of force.
4.
Explain the core policing functions, strategies, and legislation available to deal with a variety of road related crime and incidents, recognising how correct use of legislation may support victims and the community.
5.
Outline the importance of information and intelligence to all areas of policing discussing the social and legal issues around how it might be acquired and who it can be shared with. Demonstrate an awareness of data protection legislation including the implications and penalties when the correct data management procedures are not followed.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Response policing Identifying and understanding conflict Use of force - Legislation and practical application Policing the roads
Response policing Identifying and understanding conflict Use of force - Legislation and practical application Policing the roads
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to discuss the purpose and relevance of Response Policing, investigating the varied roles, key responsibilities and skills needed. The module will familiarise you with the potential causes and levels of conflict, recognising the appropriate levels of response and de-escalation. You will identify the legislation and guidance governing a lawful response to violence and the principles of negotiation and the use of force.
The aim of this module is to discuss the purpose and relevance of Response Policing, investigating the varied roles, key responsibilities and skills needed. The module will familiarise you with the potential causes and levels of conflict, recognising the appropriate levels of response and de-escalation. You will identify the legislation and guidance governing a lawful response to violence and the principles of negotiation and the use of force.
Additional Information:
Lectures and other activities will provide the students with information, which they will then be able to apply practically, within the tasks and experiences incorporated into the workshops. Discussions and activities such as identifying a lawful response to violence and the principles of negotiation and the use of force. Additionally students will examine the effects of various kinds of anti-social behaviour on the roads.
The following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours are covered in this module:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Behaviours:
Curious and Innovative - Have an inquisitive and outward-looking nature, searching for new information to understand alternative sources of best practice and implement creative working methods. Committed to reflecting on how own role is undertaken, learning from success and mistakes, to continuously review and adapt approach.
Collaborative - Work effectively with colleagues and external partners, sharing skills, knowledge and insights as appropriate to lead to the best possible results.
Supportive & Inspirational leading - Role model the police service’s values in day-to-day activities, providing inspiration and clarity to colleagues and stakeholders. Consider how the wider organisation and others are impacted, and help others to deliver their objectives effectively
All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released.
Lectures and other activities will provide the students with information, which they will then be able to apply practically, within the tasks and experiences incorporated into the workshops. Discussions and activities such as identifying a lawful response to violence and the principles of negotiation and the use of force. Additionally students will examine the effects of various kinds of anti-social behaviour on the roads.
The following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours are covered in this module:
Knowledge:
- Key cross-cutting and inter-dependent areas of policing, including: roles and responsibilities, criminal justice, counter terrorism, vulnerability (including public protection and mental health) and risk.
- Applicable aspects of Authorised Professional Practice (the official source of policing professional practice), legal and organisational requirements relating to the operational policing context (response, community, intelligence, investigation and roads/transport)
- Systematically gather, submit and share information and intelligence to further policing-related outcomes
- Meticulously and ethically search individuals, vehicles, premises and outside and virtual spaces
- Optimise the use of available technology.
- In-depth knowledge, understanding and expertise relevant to organisational/local needs, including the following operational policing contexts: response, community, intelligence, investigation and roads/transport.
- Different approaches to systematic evidence-based preventative policing, including how to critically analyse, interpret, implement, share and evaluate findings to problem solve and further positive outcomes. These may relate to internal organisational practice or external social or criminal factors.
Skills:
- Gather, handle and accurately analyse information and intelligence from a variety of sources to support law enforcement and to maximise policing effectiveness.
- Proactively introduce new ways of working and innovation to police work where appropriate and possible, and apply critical thinking across policing activities within own area of responsibility.
Behaviours:
Curious and Innovative - Have an inquisitive and outward-looking nature, searching for new information to understand alternative sources of best practice and implement creative working methods. Committed to reflecting on how own role is undertaken, learning from success and mistakes, to continuously review and adapt approach.
Collaborative - Work effectively with colleagues and external partners, sharing skills, knowledge and insights as appropriate to lead to the best possible results.
Supportive & Inspirational leading - Role model the police service’s values in day-to-day activities, providing inspiration and clarity to colleagues and stakeholders. Consider how the wider organisation and others are impacted, and help others to deliver their objectives effectively
All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released.