PPP231 Session 3 Policing Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Policing, law enforcement & emergency management (POLEM)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The student engages in operational policing practice under close supervision by a Field Teaching Officer and Supervisor for 14 weeks and covers 6 core areas of policing. These are:
1. motor vehicle accidents, prescribed concentration of alcohol and driving offences
2. larceny and offences akin, motor vehicle theft, property damage
3. licensing, alcohol related matters, street offences, drugs
4. assaults and domestic violence
5. service provision, proactive policing strategies
6. COPS, initial response duties and officer safety.
The student applies theory to practice, demonstrates integrity, shows a positive attitude and demeanour to members of the public, communicates clearly verbally and in writing and responds immediately to protect members of the community and colleagues. Additionally, the student will continue their studies of brief preparation, with a view to preparing a brief of evidence for presentation in court in Session 5.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Goulburn | Term 2 |
| Distance | Goulburn | Term 3 |
| Distance | Goulburn |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PPP231
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
PPP121 and PPP122 and PPP123 and PPP124 and PPP125 and PPP126
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice and Bachelor of Justice Studies (Policing)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to demonstrate, through actively engaging in the 6 core policing areas and discussion with Field Teaching officers and Supervisors (these are measured at a level suitable for a Police Officer with 14 weeks experience):
- attainment of skills levels/benchmarks at standards set for session 3
- completion of all tasks with guidance and supervision (direct and indirect)
- commitment to personal development and positive attitude and demeanour
- application of policing theory and procedures to practice
- clear communication verbally, in writing, by computer and radio to members of the community and colleagues
- honesty and integrity in practice
- immediate response to protect members of the community and colleagues
- effective use of supervision
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adherence to legislation (particularly the Police Service Act), police service policies and procedures, statement of values and oath of office
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be able to demonstrate:
- ability to comply with lawful directives
- the earning and maintaining of the confidence of the Commander
- an ability to identify and describe the key components of a Brief of Evidence and describe any relevant procedures
- an ability to explain the importance of each key component of a Brief of Evidence
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
. shift preparation - preparing oneself for duty . shift preparation - vehicle safety and condition . undertaking patrols . operational safety . responding to incidents . communication - verbal . information - gathering, collating and recording . managing individual workload . components of a brief of evidence, and relevant procedures The subject utilises the competencies from the Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) as indicators of performance.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
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.