Law, Policy and Procedure 2

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Abstract

This subject examines a number of offences in New South Wales such as domestic violence offences, traffic offences, larceny and its associated offences, i.e. break enter and commit serious indictable offence, fraud, receiving and goods in custody. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of these offences, related offences and associated areas of … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject examines a number of offences in New South Wales such as domestic violence offences, traffic offences, larceny and its associated offences, i.e. break enter and commit serious indictable offence, fraud, receiving and goods in custody. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of these offences, related offences and associated areas of law are crucial to the operational NSW Police Force Officers. This subject provides the opportunity to examine these offences in detail in order to acquire an understanding of the critical issues and elements involved.

Syllabus

The STOPAR model of professional decision-making;Legal and policing issues underpinning larceny and associated offences;Legal issues underpinning domestic violence offences;NSWPF policies and procedures related to domestic violence offences;Legal issues underpinning traffic offences; andNSWPF policies and procedures related to traffic offences.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to apply STOPAR (stop, think, observe, plan, act and review) as a critical thinking framework in policing scenarios;

be able to identify the elements of various offences;

be able to explain and apply appropriate skills and decision making when dealing with various offences in practical scenarios;

be able to explain and apply appropriate NSW Police Force policy and procedure, strategies and legislation to policing scenarios; and

be able to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding and knowledge of key police powers and their application in an operational policing context.

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice. Students will require internet access.