PPP105 Investigation and Communication in Policing 2 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Policing, law enforcement & emergency management (POLEM)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The subject has two key aspects: Firstly, it will focus upon the compilation of briefs of evidence. Students will learn to obtain statements, develop fact sheets and prepare briefs of evidence, in order to give evidence in a mock court situation. Secondly, the subject will further develop key communication strategies. Students will identify communication issues specific to particular groups and policing situations. In doing so, students will apply a reflective approach in order to extend and improve their communication practices.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Goulburn | Term 2 |
| Distance * | Goulburn | Term 3 |
| Distance * | Goulburn |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PPP105
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Available to students in Associate Degree in Policing Practice
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the procedures required for presenting evidence in court.
- Recognise, collect and preserve evidence taking into account legal considerations.
- Complete statements and compile briefs of evidence for presentation at mock court.
- Give evidence in a mock court situation.
- Identify, apply and evaluate effective communication strategies in a number of common policing situations.
- Identify barriers to effective communication in a number of common policing situations, and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
- Develop and apply an effective model of conflict resolution.
- Identify and use key forms of written communication in the police workplace (COPS, CIDS, fact sheets).
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
. rules of evidence . statements: their role and preparation . fact sheets . brief preparation . giving evidence in court . writing a narrative (for COPS, CIDS, Fact sheets) . communicating with juveniles . introduction to cognitive interviewing . assertiveness . communication with the mentally ill . conflict management . cross-cultural communication . delivering a death message . across the community role plays . telephone inquiries scenarios
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The duration of the Residential School is 12 hours to be held in conjunction with residential periods for other concurrent subjects
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.