PC1H004 - Modern Day Policing 01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PC1H004
Module Title: Modern Day Policing
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Operational Policing
Faculty Sub Group: Policing
Module Leader: David Maundrell
Module Team: Barry Murphy, Rezbi Duffield, Richard Law, Fiona Webb, Andrew Hale, Gareth Evans, Rebecca Prout, Louise Skilling, Bethan Shellard-Dedman, Rachael Lugg
First Intended Intake: JAN 2022 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 10 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100486 - policing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jan 2022
Valid To 31 Dec 2028

Module Aims

To introduce students to influences of modern society on policing, such as the use of technology and ‘digital policing’, and counter terrorism.

Content Summary

In this module, students will cover the key elements associated with digital policing and the terrorist threats prevalent in modern day society.

Through a blended learning approach that includes input from Force subject matter experts, students will discuss the local strategy for developing an effective digital policing capability and learn key terms associated with digital technology. This will include discussions around the prevalence of technology and devices in modern society and consideration of how technology may be used in everyday policing. Through case studies students will examine internet- facilitated crimes, considering individuals who may be especially vulnerable, and the role of the police constable in providing crime prevention advice for internet- facilitated crime. Immersive learning opportunities such as role plays and scenarios will allow students to provide an appropriate initial police response to an incident with a digital element.

Students will also consider terrorism related legislation and the role of front-line police community support officers in counter terrorism operations. Through the use of discussion and group exercises they will consider how to identify vulnerabilities and the importance of gathering and submitting intelligence to combat terrorist related threats. Initial response options at potential terrorist incidents will be delivered through a blend of simulation and immersive learning techniques.

College of Policing PEQF PCSO Curriculum areas covered in this module as per the College of Policing PCSO National Policing Curriculum Mapping Spreadsheet

Digital Policing OLP 2
(Curriculum Learning Outcomes 1-6 inclusive)
(Minimum Content 1.1 – 6.4 inclusive)

Counter Terrorism OLP 2
(Curriculum Learning Outcomes 1-7 inclusive)
(Minimum Content 1.1 – 7.5 inclusive)

(for full details of curriculum minimum content see V.5 Feb 2021) of the mapping spreadsheet
https://www.learn.college.police.uk/Course/Details/29808

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 25
Seminar 20
Tutorial 4
External visits 16
Directed Study 10
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 5
Active/Simulation Based 10
Groupwork 10
Total Hours Selected 100

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify and explain the challenges and opportunities presented by modern technology in 21st century policing

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 Modern Day Threats and Opportunities 15 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1
Presentation (Asynchronous) 1

Reading List

Spalek, B. (2015) Terror Crime Prevention with communities. Bloomsbury.

Bryant and Bryant (2016) Policing Digital Crime. Routledge.

Sheldon, B. Wright, P. (2012) Policing and Technology. Exeter. Learning Matters