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PPP126 Weapons and Tactics 2 (4)
Abstract
This subject delivers more advanced operational safety and tactics
required by the operational police practitioner. It introduces students to the ethical and professional application of higher-order skills in relation to hazardous self-defence, operational communication and the ethical use of arms and appointments. It does this by requiring students to consider the theory and practice related to these skills, and to demonstrate the achievement of those skills within supervised practical applications. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: PPP126
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 | SY/US | School of Policing Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice, Bachelor of Justice Studies (Policing) and Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice) |
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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:
- be able to undertake a venue search in a simulated environment
- be able to demonstrate procedures in performing a motor vehicle stop
- be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the Tactical Options Model
- be able to demonstrate an ability to select and utilise appropriate techniques in an interactive scenario
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic public order formations and tactics
- be able to demonstrate use of arms and appointments (NSW Police Force firearm, baton, handcuffs, oleoresin spray and Taser) to required standard
- be able to demonstrate correct weapon retention techniques
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- weapon retention
- rendering weapons safe
- public order policing
- oleo-resin capsicum defence spray
- batons
- firearms (use, maintenance, safety)
- handcuffing
- Electronic Control Device ( Taser)
- Review of weapon less control techniques
- motor vehicle stopping and searching techniques
- public order policing
- Interactive scenario training
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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.
