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PPP105 Investigation and Communication in Policing 2 (8)
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. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: PPP105
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 informationDuration | 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 |
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Prerequisite(s) | Related subject(s) |
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PPP101 and PPP102 and PPP103 | PPP112 Equivalent fulltime. PPP113 Equivalent fulltime. PPP106 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 apply the PEACE model to an investative interview
- be able to conduct a free recall interview with a victim/witness
- be able to identify the Rules of Evidence and apply them both in the critique and the preparation of a victim/witness statement
- be able to prepare an admissible witness statement from an interview conducted with a victim/witness
- be able to identify and use key forms of written communication in the police workplace
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SyllabusThe 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 |
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Residential SchoolThis 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
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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.