Curriculum Information

Examining the notion of policing as a ‘profession’.

Evaluate leadership and management in the context of policing and relevant national policing strategies.

• Analyse the role that independent bodies such as the IOPC or HMICFRS play in holding the police accountable to the public.

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

Developing leadership and confidence within a Policing context.

• Develop intricate understanding of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework for Policing with the aim of preparing for the recruitment process and selection for the police.

Professional and personal development:

• Open-mindedness
• assertiveness
• Maturity
• Responsibilities
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication skills

Professional Standards

Solving Problems by making effective decisions

Understanding the Organisational Culture and Context

Understanding and developing relationships within the workplace

• Developing resilience
• Managing risk in the workplace
• Personal Development Plans (PDP).

College of Policing Learning Outcome Link

Understanding the Police Constable Role

A1 - Explain the purpose of the police service and the responsibilities of those charged with delivering a professional service

A5 - Understand the extent of police powers and how these powers are regulated

A7 - Understand and evaluate the overall strategic context of policing and relevant national policing strategies

A8 - Explain what is meant by the term ‘profession’

A9 - Explain the role of the College of Policing in professionalising policing

Valuing Difference and Inclusion

B1 - Understand the core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing

B2 - Analyse theories and concepts linked to ethics

B3 - Critically evaluate the impact upon policing of differing values, ethics and norms within diverse communities

B4 - Critically evaluate the impact upon policing of differing values, ethics and norms within diverse communities

Maintaining Professional Standards

C1 - Understand the necessity for maintaining professional standards in policing, and relevant governance, roles and responsibilities

C2 - Compare professional standards requirements within the police service to similar professional organisations

C3 - Explain the professional standards to be maintained as a member of the police service

C4 - Analyse how the police have developed policies and procedures to reduce the possibility of professional malpractice and increase community confidence

C5 - Analyse the role that independent bodies such as the IOPC or HMICFRS play in holding the police accountable to the public

C6 - Examine why people in positions of respect or authority may fail to comply with policies, procedures,

protocols or legislation, and commit criminal offences

C7 - Review how previous instances of misconduct/malpractice can influence future professional policing

C8 - Review the progress being made within the police service to improve professional standards

Decision-Making and Discretion

G3 - Examine the role of discretion in the decision-making process

G4 - Examine barriers to effective decision-making and strategies to mitigate these

G5 - Analyse the effect of bias on the decision-making process

G6 - Explain how to apply the National Decision Model to a given professional situation, demonstrating effective judgement and decision making

Response Policing

N1 - Review the overall scope of the response policing role

N8 - Critically review key issues relating to the complexity and challenges of operational policing

Module Summary (CoP only)

This module examines the necessity for maintaining professional standards in policing and further examines governance, roles and responsibilities. Covering fair, ethical and unbiased delivery of policing services; professional standards and the roles and responsibilities of disciplinary procedures and the IOPC (formerly IPCC) in serious cases; it offers students the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in leadership through the examination of theory and practice and embedding personal reflective practice in line with national policing strategies and professional standards.

College of Policing Curriculum Mapping:

A1.2 , A1.3 ,A1.4.10 ,A5.2.2 ,A7.1 ,A7.2 ,A7.3 ,A7.4 ,A8.1.1 ,A8.1.2 A8.1.3 ,A8.1.4 ,A8.2,A8.3,A9.1.1 ,A9.1.2,A9.1.3 ,A9.1.4 ,A9.1.5 ,A9.1.6 ,B1.1,B1.2.1, B1.2.2, B1.2.3, B1.2.4, B1.2.5,B1.3 ,B2.1, B3.4, B3.5 , B4.1, B4.2,B4.3 , B4.4.1,B4.4.2 ,B4.3, B4.6,,B4.7 ,B4.8 ,B4.9,C1.1,C1.2.1 ,C1.2.2,C1.2.3,C,C1.3.1,C1.3.2 ,C1.3.3 C1.3.4,C1.3.5,C1.4.1 C1.4.2 C1.4.3 ,C1.4.4, C1.4.5 , C1.4.6, C1.5,C2.1,C2.2 ,C3.1,C3.2,C3.3 ,C4.1.1 C4.1.2 ,C5.1 ,C5.2 ,C5.3,,C6.1 C6.2 ,C7.2, C8.1 ,C8.2, C8.3,G3.4.6,G4.1,G4.2 ,G4.3,G4.4,G5.1.1 G5.1.2 , G5.1.3 , G5.1.4 G5.1.5 , G5.1.6 , G5.2.1 , G5.2.2 , G5.2.3,G5.2.4,G6.5,G8.1,N1.2.1,N1.2.2,N1.4.3,, N8.1, N8.2,N8.3, N8.4,N8.5.