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PPP152 Law Policy & Procedure 1A (8)

Abstract

This subject examines general duties policing within NSW and the theory of policing in a liberal democratic society. It focuses on the rule of law, with particular emphasis on criminal and traffic law enforcement. It also focuses on the role of police in upholding and enforcing the law in the criminal justice system.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Term 1
DistanceGoulburn Campus
Term 2
DistanceGoulburn Campus
Term 3
DistanceGoulburn Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PPP152
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 termHD/FLSchool of Policing Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice.  Students will require internet access.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to apply STOPAR as a critical thinking framework in policing scenarios
  • be able to explain the legislative framework that underpins policing in NSW
  • be able to explain the role of police within the NSW criminal justice system
  • be able to outline the structure of the NSW Police Force
  • be able to identify various offences and apply appropriate legislative solutions to them

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • the STOPAR model of professional decision-making
  • the roles and responsibilities of police within the NSW criminal justice system including the structure and history of NSW policing and Police Legitimacy as an element of the Social Contract
  • the critical function of police discretion in upholding the law.
  • interpreting the law as a crucial skill required by police in areas such as street offences and minor traffic offences,

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 11 day residential school. The 11 days covers all three subjects due to the integrated nature of the delivery of the curriculum. Lectures, tutorials, cops training, practical simulations and role plays to provide practice and application opportunity.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 12 August 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.