PPP128 Law, Policy & Procedure 1 (16)

Abstract

This subject examines the nature and structure of the criminal justice system and the institutions, which constitute it. It focuses upon the nature of criminal law, criminal prosecutions and corrections. These issues are placed within an historical and comparative framework with the aim of understanding the evolution and status of the police role within the criminal justice system.
This subject also explores the social and legislative contexts in which general duties policing occurs. It reviews the evolution to professional policing with its focus on investigative and problem-solving practices. In particular the subject examines the more common criminal offences and the diverse social factors that underpin the involvement of people as victims and offenders. In addition, the subject examines the police role in reducing safety risks posed by vehicle use on the roads. Finally, the subject delivers the introductory operational safety and tactics required by operational police. It introduces students to the ethical and professional application of basic self-defence and tactical options. This Session 1 subject addresses this learning through introductions to key principles and some extension of these through ongoing application. This scaffolds students towards the Session 2 PPP133 Law, Policy and Procedure 2 subject in which such understanding and application is extended and deepened.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Term 1
Internal	Goulburn Campus
Term 2
Internal	Goulburn Campus
Term 3
Internal	Goulburn Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PPP128
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One term	HD/FL	School of Policing Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students in the Asociate Degree in Policing Practice. Students will require Internet access.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to describe the legislative foundations of modern policing
be able to describe and explain the frameworks of the criminal justice system and the institutions which inform it
be able to explain the relationship between the practices and function of the criminal law and the police role
be able to explain and apply police powers with respect to investigations of crime and traffic offences, and the detention and questioning of suspected persons
be able to explain the historical development of policing and the current organisational structures and roles of the New South Wales Police
be able to articulate basic principles underpinning contemporary theories on the concept of the police culture
be able to explain the concepts of crime and deviance in the context of policing
be able to illustrate stratification and various dimensions of social inequality within Australian society and their impact on policing, including: gender, education, employment, family, youth, ethnic and indigenous perspectives
be able to explain how power imbalances impact upon policing in the community
be able to explain how social inequality impacts on professional objectivity
be able to articulate and apply legislation to common criminal offences, including: summary offences, accessories, malicious damage and assaults
be able to articulate key issues related to the police role in victim care
be able to explain legislation that deals with multiple offenders
be able to describe and explain the frameworks of the criminal justice system and the institutions which inform it
be able to explain the role and relationship of the police service to other key road safety stakeholders
be able to apply appropriate methods of enforcement to a variety of road safety related situations and offences
be able to apply limited defensive and restraining tactics
be able to demonstrate and explain the ethical and professional use of force
be able to demonstrate skills in the searching of persons
be able to understand the basic concepts of officer safety
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Tactical options model
be able to describe the key principles within each relevant (ADPP Session1) subject
be able to apply these key principles through ongoing integrated classroom and practical policing scenarios
be able to improve performance through evaluation and critical reflection

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Law Makers and Law Enforcers
Interpreting the Law.
The Court System and Corrections
Alternatives to Arrest and the Young Offenders Act
Police Powers 1 (Arrest and Cautioning)
Child and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act
Police Powers 2 (Searching)
Police Powers 3 (Entry)
Police Powers 4 & 5 (Custody)
Police Powers 5 (Miscellaneous)
Police Powers 6 (Arms and Appointments)
Introduction to people at risk 2, Police and Indigenous Issues,
Street Offences 1, 2 & 3
Noise and Companion Animals
Assault
Management of road trauma
Road safety enforcement
An introduction to the components and use of the tactical options model
Triangle of safety & bladed stance
Basic restraining techniques
Critical reflection

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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.