Course Catalogue

Justice Studies

The module is intended to ensure that DA’s have the knowledge understanding and skills to conduct more complex issues, in a Community Policing context They will review the evidence base in this area and research how to implement and develop practical solutions to provide effective policing methods in this area whilst furthering their own competence within the pathway.

Outline Syllabus:
Community intelligence Community tension indicators Monitoring communities Problem analysis and solving techniques Crime prevention and reduction strategies Strategies for defusing tension Identification of emerging issues, problems or concerns faced by the community Impact on community/service Encouraging community ownership of a community issue Key considerations related to possible intervention e.g.: • Community layout • Timing(s) of intervention • Resources • Contingencies • Cost Potential future challenges and opportunities: • Financial constraints • Competing priorities • Resourcing challenges/expectations • Ability to continue to deliver community policing in its present form • Advances in technology • Changing crime types and patterns Evolving knowledge and skills requirements Adaptability to changing needs and priorities

Module Overview:
The module is intended to ensure that you have the knowledge, understanding and skills to conduct more complex issues in a Community Policing context. You will review the evidence base and research how to implement and develop practical solutions to provide effective policing methods in this area whilst furthering your own competence within the pathway.

Additional Information:
Each of the Pathways are specified by the PSRB and the employing force. This module will sit alongside the research project and ensure the DAs has the required knowledge. It is not a research project in itself.

The full operational competence portfolio must be completed for credits to be released. 

All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released. 

The following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours are demonstrated 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.
• The causes, mitigations and prevention of crime and how this knowledge and understanding can influence and be applied to accountable decision-making in all operational policing environments.
• 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.
• Plan, apply and evaluate different policing approaches alongside partner organisations or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to address identified, often complex, issues, concerns and situations to reduce and prevent crime in communities. Provide supportive leadership to community groups, making informed decisions that encourage the delivery of localised strategies.

 

Behaviours:

• Taking accountability - Being accountable and taking ownership for own role and responsibilities, whilst being effective and willing to take appropriate, justifiable risks.
• 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.