GPM708 Current Issues In Policing And Security (32)

This is a coursework subject that is offered by distance. It examines a wide range of issues in the fields of policing and security. These issues are selected for their relevancy to senior law enforcement as well as other government security and emergency management professionals. The subject does this by exploring the literature related to the emerging trends, both nationally and internationally.

Subject Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Two sessions

School

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Doctor of Police Leadership or the Doctor of Policing and Security.

Assumed Knowledge
Students should have completed relevant postgraduate study in policing, law enforcement and/or security.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate a systemic and critical understanding of a current issues in policing and security
  • be able to demonstrate a systemic and critical understanding of the emerging issues in policing and security
  • be able to critically reflect on the knowledge contained within the subject literature pertaining to policing and security
  • be able to evaluated the implications of the theoretical knowledge may have on Australian law enforcement, as well as international ramifications
  • be able to analyse emerging trends in policing and security

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- Current issues in the fields of policing and security
- Major theoretical readings on policing and security issues
- Case studies dealing with practical responses to current issues in policing and security
- Comparative analysis of Australian and international perspectives on current issues in policing and security
- The study of emerging trends and issues in policing and security

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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