JST265 Advanced Studies in Policing (8)

This advanced policing subject seeks to address a series of contemporary, critical and emerging issues in policing. Various aspects of policing, both in Australia and internationally, along with the broader socio-political context in which policing operates, will be considered. The subject further seeks to extend upper level student knowledge of policing to contemporary, critical and emerging domestic and international issues relevant to professional practice, focussing on the most cutting edge innovations in the field.  Students will apply theoretical and practical approaches to considering issues such as the use of force, mental health in the policing context and the role of forensic science in policing practice. This subject builds on the learning experiences offered in first year in which critical reflection on the role, function, styles and techniques of policing is enhanced.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

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

One session

School

Centre for Law and Justice

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse various policing problems and their resolutions at a theoretical, policy and practical level;
  • be able to analyse and evaluate strengths and weaknesses in the policing response and provisions for each issue from a theoretical, policy and practical standpoint;
  • be able to analyse and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of research in the areas being studied;
  • be able to explain and analyse the interaction between policy and research; and
  • be able to demonstrate an awareness of the fluid nature of both the discipline and practice of policing.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Policing in the 21st Century
  • Police Leadership
  • Working with others: Partnership working & Police Practice
  • The use of force in Police Practice
  • Forensic Science in Police Practice
  • Police Practice, Public & Mental Health
  • Policing Domestic Violence
  • Policing Hate Crime
  • Policing Transnational, Organised and Cybercrime
  • Preventing, Disrupting and Reducing Crime through 21st Century Policing

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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