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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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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Policing Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Available to students in Associate Degree in Policing Practice
Prerequisite(s)Related subject(s)
PPP101 and PPP102 and PPP103PPP112 Equivalent fulltime.
PPP113 Equivalent fulltime.
PPP106 Corequisite

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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

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

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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.