Graduate Diploma - GD

Level 6 Optional

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Programme Structure

The candidate must hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree-level qualification in any subject area.

The candidate must hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree-level qualification in any subject area.  Offerings: All

Prior to acceptance onto the programme, for any student with a degree awarded overseas, LJMU will be consulted for advice and guidance as to the equivalence of said award. The programme recruits on a closed client basis. Application will be via the National Police Recruitment Test (PIRT) and Merseyside Police recruitment processes, as outlined on the Merseyside Police website. Upon successful application, Merseyside Police will employ students, alongside their academic learning and occupational development in-role. For more information, please view the College of Policing Programme Specification document.

Prior to acceptance onto the programme, for any student with a degree awarded overseas, LJMU will be consulted for advice and guidance as to the equivalence of said award. The programme recruits on a closed client basis. Application will be via the National Police Recruitment Test (PIRT) and Merseyside Police recruitment processes, as outlined on the Merseyside Police website. Upon successful application, Merseyside Police will employ students, alongside their academic learning and occupational development in-role. For more information, please view the College of Policing Programme Specification document. Offerings: All

Evaluate the personal aspect of vulnerability and trauma

Critically evaluate response policing in the context of dealing with critical and major incidents



Apply the concept and principles of policing by consent and explain the structure and key roles of the police service.

Employ professional strategies to develop personal wellbeing and resilience 

Evaluate the strategic drivers for professionalising policing and relevant national policing strategies

  Critically review counter-terrorism policing in a national and local context and take appropriate action to maintain vigilance and personal safety


Understand the principle of effective response policing and understand the incidents that commonly require a police response


Explain when early help is appropriate for a vulnerable person. 

 Recognise the complex nature of abuse in the context of public protection


Recognise and support (with partner agencies) individuals who are vulnerable, have suffered harm and/or are at risk of harm 

 Review how different factors can influence/impact on those who are vulnerable, have suffered harm and/or are at risk of harm


OPTIONAL INVESTIGATION

1  Explain the processes employed in complex investigations

2  Apply appropriate fast-track actions in an investigation

3  Engage with specialists who can contribute to a complex investigation

4  Understand disclosure in a complex or major invetigation 

5  Provide support for victims, witnesses and offenders (where appropriate) in complex investigations

6  Apply appropriate interviewing techniques in complex investigations

7  Understand cold cases reviews


Critically evaluate public perceptions of response policing



Explore the concept of integrity in a professional policing context

Understand the importance of managing trauma and mental wellbeing in response policing



OPTIONAL RESPONSE

  Critically assess and evolve strategies for effective response policing in challenging circumstances 

Provide an appropriate response to a public protection incident.

Critically evaluate the evidence base and national models for response policing 


 


Apply the National Decision Model (NDM) to a given professional policing situation

 


 

Explain the purpose of the police service and associated law enforcement agencies supported by the police. Critically review the application and regulation of police powers. 

Apply the concepts and principles of policing by consent 

Understand the role of the police in major critical and public order incidents. 

Understand how a vulnerable person may respond to an intervention by the police,

Evaluate approaches to policing-related prevention strategies 



Engage with the community and other partners to foster trust, cohesion and confidence

Evaluate the impact of trauma on individuals and the support mechanisms available and understand the importance of mental wellbeing in policing

 Understand key terms and offences relating to public protection

 
 

 


Explain organisational justice in a policing context and explore the nature of organisational culture within policing

 

Explore information and intelligence gathering in a policing environment and critically explore the concepts of risk in relation to intelligence



 Understand the critical importance of effective community policing and the influences on community and police  relationships 

  

Understand the impact that vulnerability cases may have on professionals and strategies for maintaining wellbeing and resilience.

Evaluate the effectiveness of policing decisions, review the importance of risk assessment in decision making and provide a rationale for decisions made

 Understand the importance of valuing difference and inclusion, in a policing context

 Understand coaching and mentoring approaches in professional policing and understand the role of assessment in professional policing education 
 


 Analyse relevant preventative initiative

Analyse evidence-based policing and ‘what works’ in policing

Critically review and demonstrate ethical and inclusive approaches to policing and understand how police actions and activities can influence public perceptions of policing

OPTIONAL COMMUNITY

Critically evaluate a range of interventions that can be employed to promote community engagement

Assess the impact of abuse upon victims, analyse the effectiveness of approaches to investigating public protection incidents and assess police strategies for dealing with public protection incidents.

Critically review the links between Serious and Organised Crime Groups and public protection issues and understand how offenders can use their position of authority to commit offences.

  

 Demonstrate an understanding of intelligence research and analysis and understand key intelligence roles and the tasking and co-ordination process


Assess the impact that bias can have on the decision-making process

 Evaluate the role of information and intelligence in policing



Understand ‘vulnerability’ in the context of operational policing





Contribute to public protection strategies

Apply relevant processes to challenge and report unprofessional conduct or dealing with complaints against the police service

Critically review problem solving and preventative policing models and principles  and  employ effective problem-solving approaches in a policing context

Employ relevant strategies and initiatives to deliver effective community policing 

Explore potential relationships and cultural considerations associated with public protection offences 

 Identify relevant national drivers and legislation applicable for dealing with people who are vulnerable, have suffered harm and/or are at risk of harm


Understand relevant prevention strategies and the multi agency support available to manage public protection incidents.  

Explain the purpose and function of the police service and associated law enforcement agencies supported by police


 Understand the relevance of discretion in professional policing practice


Engage effectively with vulnerable people

Explain the structure, function and key roles of the police service 

Review relevant governance roles and responsibilities for maintaining professional standards in policing


Evaluate when discretion could be used in response policing.  

 Understand the importance of vulnerable people being supported by the police.


Demonstrate effective leadership and team-working 

Understand the signs and behaviours associated with potential abuse

Assess the impact of abuse on an individual and the signs they may exhibit

 Examine the role of key staff in response policing and impacts on public views/expectations of police contact


Analyse the effectiveness of team-working and leadership models in the context of effective policing and evaluate key responsibilities in relation to supporting leadership for everyone

Review the evidence-based policing approach

Employ appropriate procedures when collecting, retaining and sharing information and use police databases effectively


Comply with relevant data protection regulations in relation to information and intelligence and  Employ appropriate procedures when storing information and intelligence

Course Catalogue

Professional Policing Practice - 36133 - Graduate Diploma