Curriculum Information

The history and evolvement of policing:

• Peelian Principles
• Office of the Constable

Roles and functions within the Police

• Policing Powers
• Policing by consent
• Policing with discretion

Professional Standards and Ethics

Victimology and victim support.

Legislation

• The letter of the law
• How an offence becomes a case

Evidence based policing and the Criminological perspective

• Cognitive biases and heuristics
• Behavioural insights

An Introduction to Criminology and Victimology

• Classical Criminology
• Biological Theory of Crime
• Victims and the Criminal Justice Process
• Restorative Justice

College Policing Learning Outcome link

Understanding the Police Constable Role

1.0 Explain the purpose of the police service and the responsibilities of those charged with delivering a professional service

3.0 Explain the concept and principles of 'policing by consent'

4.0 Explain the structure of the police service and the functions and the roles of members of the service

Valuing Difference and Inclusion

1.0 Understand the core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing

4.0 Explain how to apply professional approaches to policing, demonstrating fairness, ethics and integrity

Maintaining Professional Standards

1.0 Understand the necessity for maintaining professional standards in policing, and relevant governance, roles and responsibilities

2.0 Compare professional standards requirements within the police service to similar professional organisations

8.0 Review the progress being made within the police service to improve professional standards

Evidence Based Policing

1.0 Explain the professional concept of evidence-based policing

5.0 Identify potential sources of evidence that can be used as part of an evidence-based policing approach

Decision Making and Discretion

5.0 Analyse the effect of bias on the decision-making process

9.0 Evaluate the impact of risk aversion and risk avoidance on the ability of the police to deliver an effective service

Criminology and Crime Prevention

1.0 Examine a range of key concepts relating to criminology

2.0 Explore nature of, and relationship between, offending and victimisation in light of theoretical approaches to criminology

3.0 Examine the relationship between community engagement and crime prevention

4.0 Critically review the constitutional role of the police in contemporary society and the wider criminal justice system

5.0 Explore crime prevention theories and strategies

6.0 Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different policing models in relation to crime/victimisation and the public

7.0 Evaluate the benefits that a greater understanding of sociology and criminology can have on operational policing and decision making

Vulnerability and Risk

5.0 Understand concepts and theories of how a person becomes a victim

9.0 Understand theories about the onset of offending

Criminal Justice

9.0 Evaluate how the diversity of individuals and society impact on the criminal justice system

10.0 Explain the importance of effective partnership collaboration with respect to offender rehabilitation

Response Policing

8.0 Critically review key issues relating to the complexity and challenges of operational policing

Policing Communities

8.0 Evaluate the role of community policing in fostering and maintaining community cohesion

Police Investigations

9.0 Understand the intricacies associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation

Module Summary (CoP only)

This module will develop student knowledge through the examination of core curriculum areas relating to the evolution of policing in England and Wales and the associated powers afforded under the office of the constable including but not limited to powers of arrest, policing with discretion and charging options. It will then progress to developing knowledge surrounding crime and criminal justice, with a particular focus on criminological concepts, whilst also allowing students to comprehend victimology its associated theories and principles and its role within crime.

College of Policing Core Competency Mapping:

A1.1.,A1.2,A1.3,A3.1,A3.2,A3.3,A3.4,A3.5,A3.6,A4.1,A4.3,B1.1,B1.2,B1.3,
B4.5,B4.7,B4.9,C1.1,C1.5,C2.1,C2.2,C8.1,D1.2,D5.1.5,G5.2,G9.2,H1.1,
H1.2,H2.1,H2.2,H2.3,H3.1,H3.2,H4.1,H4.3,H5.1,H5.2,H5.3,H6.2.3,H7.1,H7.2,

H7.3,H7.4,I3.1,I5.5,I9.1,I9.2,I9.3,I9.4,I9.5,I9.6,M9.1,M9.2,M10.1,M10.2,N8.1

,N8.2,N8.3,N8.6, O8.1,O8.2,O8.3,O8.6,O8.7,R9.2,R9.3.