Abstract

The operational command of major incidents introduces a range of additional considerations for leaders; such as acute political pressures, severe time constraints and risks to life. This environment arguably requires leaders from all relevant organisations to develop decision-making skills that incorporate risk assessments on limited information and the ability to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

theories of leadership and command applicable to the law enforcement, policing, emergency service and security environment.leading and commanding teams in a complex, multi-agency environmentconsideration of the rights, care and well-being of police personnel and the publicpractical applications of operational planning, decision making, management, post incident analysis and evaluationmanagement of emergencies, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise the history and context of decision making and operational command and the impact of this on the principles underpinning current practice.
2.
be able to identify key challenges to leadership and operational command and suggest practical solutions to the competing risks and priorities in current administrative and operational environment.
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be able to think critically about key professional issues in multi-agency operational command and leadership, with particular reference to the ethical, political, legal and community dimensions of operations.

Assumed knowledge

Students require internet access. All materials for the subject are delivered electronically. Some documents are quite large and having broadband access is beneficial
Students in this subject should be working in a law enforcement, emergency services or security organisation or one that is very similar. Students working at any level of management will be able to apply their knowledge and experience of the organisation to the assessment tasks in the subject.