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PPP102 Investigation and Communication in Policing 1 (8)
Abstract|
The subject has two key aspects: Firstly, at an introductory level, the subject explores how police can prepare for and undertake investigations ethically and professionally. It also considers the use of logic, critical thinking and scientific method to discover and analyse information in order to establish the truth of a matter. Secondly, the subject will develop key communication strategies. Students will identify, and develop strategies to overcome, barriers to communication. Students will also be required to apply a reflective approach in order to extend and improve their communication practices. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: PPP102
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Policing Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Available to students in Associate Degree in Policing Practice - students will require internet access |
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PPP113 Equivalent fulltime subject
PPP112 Equivalent fulltime subject
PPP101 corequisite
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify, apply and evaluate effective communication strategies in a number of common policing situations.
- be able to identify barriers to effective communication in a number of common policing situations, and develop strategies to overcome those barriers.
- be able to identify and use key forms of written communication in the police workplace.
- be able to describe the scientific method of investigation and apply it to scenarios
- be able to identify and manage a simulated crime scene including preservation of evidence
- be able to apply appropriate powers to a crime scene and explain their use
- be able to recognise and describe sources of information and intelligence
- be able to identify different types of victims and describe the lawful obligations that police have to victims
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction to police as ethical investigators
Planning and preparing for an investigation
Identification and management of crime/incident scenes
Introduction to scientific methods of investigation: logic and critical thinking
Introduction to sources of information
Interpersonal and intrapersonal communication: verbal and non-verbal
Barriers to communication
Writing reflections
Police as information gatherers
Group dynamics
Listening, empathy, facts and inferences
Disclosure
Tactical communication
NSW Police Force Customer Communication |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 1 day residential school.
The duration of the residential school is 7 hours to be held in conjunction with residential periods for other concurrent subjects.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
