Curriculum Information

This module provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills relating to how technology is used in policing and security and how it may facilitate crime.

The module content will focus on the following areas:

• Developing knowledge of understanding of the Digital technology framework.
• Understanding the prevalence of technology in modern society and how technology is used in everyday policing.
• Introducing students to a range of technology enabled crime, examine topics such Cyber, Counter Terrorism and Extremism.
• Examining and interpret fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting digital investigations.
• Examining how digital technology can capture best evidence.
• Examining the use and implementation of technology in Policing, e.g., ANPR Cameras, Body-Worn Video, CCTV, Drones, etc.

College of Policing Learning Outcome Link

Evidence Based Policing

3 Evaluate the potential professional applications of an evidence-based policing approach

Research Methods and Skills

9 Demonstrate autonomy, as well as accountability and working with others, in a study skills context

Public Protection

2 Explain the breadth of abuse incidents

Digital Policing

1 Define key terms associated with digital technology

2 Understand the prevalence of technology and devices in modern society

3 Explain how technology may be used in everyday policing

5 Examine types of digital-facilitated crimes, and individuals who may be especially vulnerable

6 Describe the impact of digital-

facilitated crimes on the individual and family

7 Describe complex types of digital- facilitated crimes and their impact

Police Investigations

1 Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations

8 Review the roles and processes associated with conducting complex investigations

Module Summary (CoP only)

This module maps to the curriculum in the areas of digital technology within policing and crime. Students will develop introductory knowledge about the differences between physical and digital crime and offences associated with digital-facilitated crimes such as hate crime; sexting/revenge porn; bullying; online fraud exploitation and terrorism. The second part of the module examines how technology may be used to detect and prevent crime, examine ANPR, Body Worn Cameras, CCTV surveillance and the underpinning Digital Framework.

College of Policing Core Competency Mapping:

D3.2.7,F9.3,J2.1,J2.2,K1.1 – K1.1.5, K2 – K2.3,K3.1,K3.2,K5.1, K5.2,K5.3, K6.1, K7.1,K7.2,R1.1, R4.2,R8.4.4.