Curriculum Information

Relevance of the following to response policing:   

• The Code of Ethics 

• National Decision Model (NDM)

• National Intelligence Model (NIM)

Meeting public views and expectations of police contact:
• Public scrutiny and perceptions   

• Management of community expectations    

• Maintaining professional standards

Key considerations in response policing:  

• Safeguarding

• Intelligence

• Investigation

• Variations to response approach for different environments e.g. care homes

• Use of crime pattern analysis

Effective use of technology in response policing:   

• To lower policing risk

• To ease administrative burden

• To improve investigative opportunities

• To save time

• To improve efficiency

• To interrogate information systems quickly and effectively

Use of body-worn video, including the positive and negative aspects of its use

The police's role to protect the public: duty of care Types of common incidents that first responders may attend:

• Non-crime-related

• Crime-related

Types of crime:

• Volume and priority crime  

• Evolving/increasing areas of crime e.g. child sexual exploitation (CSE), human trafficking/slavery, fraud and cybercrime 

• Serious and complex crime e.g. murder, kidnapping, serial GBH, Organised Crime Groups (OCGs).

Stop and Search

-      Understand how to establish grounds and authority, and the appropriate powers, for carrying out i) a lawful search/entry and search and ii) ‘stop and search’.

-      What is meant by the term's 'search' and 'search objectives'.
Establishing whether there are grounds for a lawful search or a lawful entry and search.

-      Establishing the authority for the search before starting a search.

-      Limitations when carrying out a search Definition of a 'stop and search' under Section1 PACE 1984.

-      Difference between a 'stop and account' and a 'stop and search'.

-      Importance of employing an ethical 'stop and search' process.

Major and Critical Incidents:

·       Explain the role and responsibilities of the police at a major incident and examine the effectiveness of joint interoperability between the emergency services.

·       Definition of a 'critical incident' and 'major incident'.

·       Difference between a critical incident and a major incident.

·       Who can declare a major incident.

·       Command structure at a major incident

·       Introduction to, and rationale for, the Joint Emergency Services interoperability Programme (JESIP).

·       JESIP principles Improvements made to interoperability between the emergency services since the inception of JESIP.

·       Role of police on attendance at a Major incident and at a Critical incident.

·        Examine specific challenges faced by response officers in more complex response situations and contexts e.g. involving street gangs; weapons, and within a joint emergency services operation.

·       Instances when JESIP comes into operation e.g. a major incident.

·       The primacy rule at a major incident.

·       Future developments e.g. joint command structures/joint command centres

·       Review examples of high-profile critical and major incidents to establish best policing practice and identify strategies for how those involved in response policing can remain effective in an increasingly challenging environment 

·       High profile examples of critical and major incidents Lessons learned from these incidents

·       How this affects joint interoperability in future similar incidents

Building trust - how the police can build trust with the vulnerable e.g. homeless people, missing persons The 'pack mentality' and the actions of organised low-level crime syndicates e.g. shoplifting teams, pick pockets

Examine specific challenges faced by response officers in more complex response situations and contexts e.g involving street gangs; weapons, etc.

Develop confidence and competence in the following skilled areas:

·       Use of emotional intelligence

·       Recording information

·       Problem solving and reasoning

·       Making decisions

·       Managing stress

·       Independent Working

·       Time Management

Other operational and response challenges including:

·       Street gang culture and their power within communities

·       Reducing knife crime

·       Circumstances constituting a firearms incident

·       Role of the NDM in firearms incidents

·       Role of others, including call takers, control room staff, duty inspector

·       Types of incident/situations that can cause trauma Importance of managing effects of trauma

·       Common signs and reactions of trauma

·       Support available to individuals and groups by the Emergency Service

Detention in Custody:

·       Understanding the legal framework under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and detainees' rights

·       Criteria for lawful detention and permissible duration as per PACE

·       Safeguards to uphold detainees' rights outlined in PACE and other relevant legislation

·       Ethical considerations in detention decisions in accordance with PACE and Human Rights Act 1998

·        Explain the processes for detaining and escorting a suspect to custody

·       Explain statutory processes relating to a person detained in police custody

·       Understand legal processes and authorisations associated with bail

Case Files:

·       Meticulous organisation and documentation adhering to PACE Codes and MG form requirements

·       Compilation of case files compliant with PACE regulations

·       Incorporation of evidence, witness statements, and reports in line with PACE guidelines

·       Upholding integrity and confidentiality as mandated by PACE and Data Protection Act 2018

·       Structuring and drafting clear and admissible statements meeting PACE standards

Practical exercises for hands-on experience in accordance with PACE guidelines and best practices.