PPP251 Session 5 Policing Practice (8)

The student engages in operational policing practice as a colleague with a confirmed police officer on at least 50% of general duties policing tasks. This is completed under supervision and covers 6 core areas of policing. The student applies theory to practice, demonstrates integrity, shows a positive attitude and demeanour to members of the public, communicates clearly verbally and in writing and responds immediately to protect members of the community and colleagues. He or she may work with members of at least one specialist unit. In addition, the student will produce a Brief of Evidence.

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

Availability

Term 1 (75)
Online
Goulburn Campus
Term 2 (15)
Online
Goulburn Campus
Term 3 (45)
Online
Goulburn Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PPP251. 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

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Policing Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice

Prerequisites

PPP241 and PPP242

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate the attainment of skills levels/ benchmarks at standards set for session 5
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to work as a colleague with a confirmed police officer on at least 50% of general duties policing tasks and complete all tasks with minimum direction and supervision
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to work with members of specialist units
  • be able to demonstrate a commitment to personal development and positive attitude and demeanour
  • be able to demonstrate the application of policing theory and procedures to practice
  • be able to demonstrate clear communication verbally, in writing, by computer and radio to members of the community and colleagues
  • be able to demonstrate honesty and integrity in practice
  • be able to demonstrate immediate response to protect members of the community and colleagues
  • be able to demonstrate development of effective supervision skills
  • be able to demonstrate adherence to legislation (particularly the Police Service Act), Police Service policies and procedures, Statement of Values and Oath of Office
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to comply with lawful directives
  • be able to demonstrate the gaining and maintaining of the confidence of the Commander
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to identify poorly completed components in a Brief of Evidence
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to identify relevant procedures which have been poorly completed
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to explain the impact which poorly completed Briefs of Evidence can have on court proceedings

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • shift preparation - preparing oneself for duty
  • shift preparation - vehicle safety and condition
  • undertaking patrols
  • operational safety
  • responding to incidents
  • communication - verbal
  • information - gathering, collating and recording
  • managing individual workload
  • compiling a Brief of Evidence for presentation at court
  • The subject utilises the competencies from the Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) as indicators of performance.

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.

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.

Back