Abstract
This subject examines general duties policing within NSW and the theory of policing in a liberal democratic society. It focuses on the rule of law, with particular emphasis on criminal and drug law enforcement. Also it focuses on the service role of policing in situations that do not necessarily require … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The STOPAR model of professional decision-making;The critical function of police discretion in upholding the law;Interpreting the law as a crucial skill required by police in areas such as assault offences, drug offences, street offences and mental health; andCulture, crime and society as it informs liberal democratic policing including LGBTIQA issues, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to apply STOPAR as a critical thinking framework in policing scenarios;
2.
be able to identify various offences and apply appropriate legislative solutions to them;
3.
be able to identify the causes of crime within society;
4.
be able to explain how social inequality based on race, gender and socioeconomic status impacts on the policing role in NSW; and
5.
be able to identify legally and socially vulnerable persons in society and the policing requirements and obligations regarding them.
6.
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.
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students will require internet access.