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PPP124 Policing and Road Safety (8)
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Vehicle use on roads poses a significant safety risk to the general community, both other road-users and pedestrians. This subject examines the police role in reducing this risk and in dealing with the negative consequences of road use. Legislation, specific policing strategies, police/stakeholder relationships and investigation, all in relation to traffic-related matters, are addressed in this subject. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: PPP124
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 only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice AND Bachelor of Justice Studies (Policing) |
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| Prerequisite(s) |
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| (PPP111 and PPP112 and PPP113 and PPP114 and PPP115 and PPP116) or (PPP101 and PPP102 and PPP103 and PPP104 and PPP105 and PPP106) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
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explain the role and relationship of the police service to other key road safety stakeholders;
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apply appropriate methods of enforcement to a variety of road safety related situations and offences;
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identify ethical issues related to the use of discretion in relation to enforcement of legislation;
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fully investigate a variety of incidents, including the completion of relevant records and documents;
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fully investigate a collision, and complete all required paper-work;
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complete statements and prepare briefs for submission to court;
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explain the links between drug and alcohol use and road safety;
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explain the NSW Police Safe Driving Policy, and
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work effectively in teams and demonstrate the use of reflective practice to improve performance.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
. road trauma and role of general duties police
. road safety law enforcement
. road safety law enforcement, discretion & ethical decision-making
. collision investigation
. alcohol, drugs and driving
. serious driving offences
. NSW Police Safe Driver Policy |
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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.
