PC4S011 - International Comparisons in Policing 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PC4S011
Module Title: International Comparisons in Policing
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Policing and Criminology
Faculty Sub Group: Psychology
Module Leader: Tim Read
Module Team: Patrick Tucker
First Intended Intake: SEP 2016 Final Year of Intake: 2013
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100486 - policing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2016
Valid To 31 Aug 2022

Module Aims

1. Using a comparative approach, critically examine the development of modern policing internationally, and provide a critical understanding of the debates and controversies that surround the delivery of policing.

2. Examine the impact of the 'globalisation' of policing and crime control models.

3. Discuss the origins of international policing and international cooperation and the rationale for its development

Content Summary

Development of policing in the UK - historical aspects of UK policing
Development of alternative models of policing internationally.
Examination of models in different countries - debates relating to the delivery of policing, adopting a comparative approach to policing, using appropriate examples from Europe, America, Asia and Australia
Analysis of the differences between contrasting international approaches, and explanation of the rationale for the development of different models of policing.
The 'globalisation' of policing and crime control models (extent of evolution and adaptation. Examination in relation to specific areas (cybercrime, human trafficking) – their links to community policing, problem oriented policing.
Current trends in international policing
Origins of international policing, and rationale for its development
International policing and international co-operation
The role of international agencies (SOCA, Europol, Interpol etc)
Development and role of organised crime
Policing organised crime (national and international)

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 22
Seminar 23
Tutorial 3
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 70
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 2
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and critically analyse the key issues and controversies raised in relation to policing in a variety of different international situations
LO2 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the impact of the 'globalisation' of policing and crime control models
LO3 Critically discuss the development of international policing, the activities of key organisations and the context for their introduction

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 Student presentation on the development of key organisational issues in relation to international policing e.g. human trafficking or cyber crime 20 N/A 50 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Essay (CW) 1 Development of different International models of policing 0 3000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Presentation (CW) 1 ✔ ✔ ✔
Essay (CW) 1 ✔ ✘ ✔

Reading List

Aas, K A (2013) Globalization and crime (2nd edition) Sage.

Anderson, M. (1989) Policing the world: Interpol and the politics of international police co-operation. Oxford : Clarendon

Anderson, M, (1995) Policing the European Union. Clarendon Studies in criminology, Oxford : Clarendon Press

Awan, I and Blakemore B (Eds) (2012) Policing cyber hate, cyber threats and cyber terrorism. Ashgate Publishing

Bayley, D H. 1985 Patterns of policing: a comparative international analysis. Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick.

Bowling, B. (2010) Policing in the Caribbean. OUP, Oxford.

Brodeur J-P (1995) Comparisons in Policing: An International Perspective. Avebury Publishing Co United States

Brogden, M and Nijhar, P. (2002) Community policing: international concepts and practice. Cullompton : Willan

Deflem, M. (2002) Policing world society: historical foundations of international police cooperation Clarendon studies in criminology. Oxford University Press

Godfrey B, Emsley C and Dunstall G (2003) Comparative histories of crime. Willan Publishing

Hoogewoning, F.C. (Ed) (2006): Vision on Policing. Dutch Police Institute, The Hague

Interpol (2010) Interpol an overview, available at http://www.interpol.int/Public/ICPO/FactSheets/GI01.pdf

Loftus, B (2009) Police culture in a changing world. OUP.

Mawby, R. I. (1990) Comparative policing issues : the British and American system in international perspective. London : Unwin Hyman

Mawby R I 1999 Policing across the world

Newburn, T. (2003): Handbook of Policing. Willan Publishing

Newburn T (Ed) (2005) Policing: key readings. Willan Publishing

Newburn T and Sparks R (2004) Criminal Justice and Political cultures: National and International Dimensions of Crime Control. Willan Publishing

Yar, M (2013), Cybercrime and society (2nd edition).Sage

European Police College (CEPOL): http://www.cepol.europa.eu/

Home Office UK: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

International Police Association (IPA): http://ipa-iac.org/

Council of Europe: www.coe.int

United States Drugs Enforcement Administration (DEA): http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm:

Europol: http://www.europol.europa.eu/

European Union (Europa): http://europa.eu

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): www.fbi.gov

Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary: http://www.hmic.gov.uk/Pages/home.aspx

Interpol: http://www.interpol.int/default.asp

Liberty: www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk

Ministry of Justice UK: http://www.justice.gov.uk/

Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE): http://www.osce.org/

United Nations: http://www.un.org/