Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Workshop

Module Offerings

7711ORYXLM-APR-PAR

7711ORYXLM-JAN-PAR

7711ORYXLM-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module will identify and critically assess the constituents of a critical incident and raise knowledge and understanding of the psychological processes involved in the associated decision making process.

Students will also assess the role and effectiveness of post incident management theories and processes, together with the legal liabilities that often arise from critical incidents.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the scope of critical incidents and assess the command structures in place within policing and law enforcement
2.
Critically evaluate the decision making models that apply to critical incidents and the associated psychological processes
3.
Critically evaluate the post incident management procedures used within policing and law enforcement
4.
Critically assess the multi-agency working and legal liabilities in dealing with critical incidents

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Critical Incidents and Critical Incident Command
Critical Incident Decision Making Models
The Psychology of Decision Making
Post Incident Management procedures
Staff Wellbeing
Press and Media Considerations and Issues
Multi-agency Working in Critical Incidents
Legal and Operational Liabilities
Module Overview:
This module will focus on what defines a critical incident, the command structures, decision making process and post incident management procedures.

It will also consider the responsibilities of leaders in policing and law enforcement in dealing with staff wellbeing, associated press and media issues together with legal principles.

Assessments

Essay