PC3S040 - Police Duties and Law 28 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC3S040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Police Duties and Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Carwyn Evans | ||
| Module Team: | daniel welch, Janine Vickery, Helen Martin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To interpret, critically analyse and apply the nature and effects of complex legislation in the context of police practice and procedures; and enhance knowledge, confidence and competency in the application of complex law involved in personal development and progression within policing.
Content Summary
Examination of specific offences and legislation associated with typical policing incidents such as, but not limited to:
- Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (Including; Assault, ABH,GBH)
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984
- Public Order Act 1986
- Offensive Weapons Act 1996
- Firearms
- Misuse of Drugs Act
- Sexual Offences
- Criminal Damage Act 1971
- Theft Act 1968 (Including; Burglary, Theft, Robbery)
- Fraud
College of Policing Learning Outcome Link
Understanding the Police Constable Role
A6 - Understand how to exercise police powers and procedures fairly and without bias
Response Policing
N3 - Understand the legislation relevant to public order policing
Police Investigations
R6 - Understand the difference between 'volume and priority' crime and 'serious and complex' crime and the relevance to the investigative process
Module Content Summary (CoP only)
This module covers a significant amount of legislation and policing processes in the curriculum and consolidates legislative knowledge from the course, ensuring students graduate with current knowledge promoting employability skills.
College of Policing Curriculum Mapping:
A6.4.1,A6.4.2 ,A6.4.3, A6.4.4, A6.4.6, A6.4.7, A6.4.8,A6.4.9, A6.4.10,A6.4 .11,A6.4.12,A6.4.1.13,A6.4.14,A6.415,A6.4.16,
A6.4.17N3.1,N3.2.1,,N3.2.2, N3.2.3 ,N3.2.4, N3.2.5, N3.2.6, N3.2.7, N3.3,R6.2.5, R6.2.6
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 |
| Tutorial | 22 |
| Independent Study | 78 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a high level of critical reflection and comprehension of legislation and policing powers which are applied to complex policing scenarios. |
| LO2 | Through synthesis, demonstrate enhanced knowledge and competency in the application of complex law to make recommendations on relevant and applicable criminal justice outcomes. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | MCQ/Short Answer Question | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | MCQ - Summative | 120 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |