BA (Hons) Professional Policing Bachelor's degree at Leeds Trinity University

You'll look at the purpose of the police service and the responsibilities of those charged with delivering a professional service, particularly at constable level. You'll review the role of law enforcement agencies and be able to understand the concept and principles of policing by consent. Cover the structure of the police service and members of the service, paying attention to both police constable and investigatory roles. You'll also look at police powers and how these powers are regulated. G

You'll be able to appreciate the purpose, benefits, and challenges of contemporary issues in policing communities in a variety of contexts. Explore the function of community perception, trust and confidence and the key issues in this area. Appreciate the importance of community engagement and understand how to foster effective community relationships. Study the importance of media in a policing and investigation context. You'll research diverse types of communities and public engagement, drawing

Explore the fundamental skills required for effective investigation, and identify, articulate and demonstrate skills necessary for maintaining professional standards in policing, and relevant governance. Analyse how the police have developed policies and procedures to reduce the possibility of professional malpractice; then review the progress being made within the police service to improve professional standards. Examine the NDM and the role of discretion in the decision-making process and anal

You'll be introduced to problem-solving techniques, sources of evidence which can be used to support policing practice, and the models used to differentiate between types of evidence, to identify best practice. Explore different models used in problem solving and crime prevention, such as: problem-oriented policing (POP), 'hot spot' policing, intelligence-led policing, predictive policing, the Problem Analysis Triangle (PAT), rational choice theory (criminological), and situational crime prevent

Victims of crime attract unprecedented academic interest, both as a subject of psychological enquiry and as a focus of criminal justice policy. You'll study the rights of victims and understand the physical, social, psychological and emotional effects victims face in context of primary offences. You'll explore wider victimology themes in a criminological context and gain a sense of the significant historical change in which victims have been viewed in the criminal justice process, and an underst

You'll focus on suspects and offenders, paying particular attention to the theories which underpin the nature of offending and the contributors to an offending lifestyle. You'll examine the importance of offender rehabilitation and look at OCG in detail in the offender cycle, the role of MAPPA and community intelligence as a source of prevention as well as the importance in recording and sharing relevant information, and the potential consequences. You'll look at the legal framework and process

You'll explore the purpose, benefit and responsibilities of the criminal justice system in a variety of contexts, including the role of the criminal justice system and the legislation surrounding this key area. You'll consider the importance of the stage of the court process, how diversity of individuals and society impact on the criminal justice system and how conduct and complaints are dealt with. You'll look at the purpose of the criminal justice system and the responsibilities of those charg

You'll consider the purpose, benefits and challenges of response policing in a variety of contexts. You'll explore the function of response policing and the key issues surrounding response policing, roads policing and attending major incidents with a particular focus on the key issues relating to the complexity and challenges of operational policing. You'll look at the importance of strategies in place to assist those involved in response policing to remain effective in an increasingly challengi

Examine diverse types of crime and evidence, considering the importance of effective evidence management and adherence to policy, legislation, and Authorised Professional Practice. Complex and serious cases, including live and cold investigations, are used to explore investigative decision-making, resource allocation, and the experiences of victims and witnesses. Develop your understanding of intelligence-led policing through the National Intelligence Model and supports application of the Nation

You'll have the opportunity to conduct your own research project about a specific police issue which relevant to your chosen interest and that is identified in the current National Policing Strategy. You'll explore research options, sound research practices and appropriate presentation of findings through workshops and one to one supervisions.

You'll use your knowledge and experience gained over the programme to inform your co-created project based on contemporary issues in modern policing. You'll conduct academic research with ethical consideration and review current literature to inform your thinking and provide a knowledge base for your critical thinking in relation to the issues in modern day policing. Present your work to encourage debate and discussion. Defend your approach to the project using a cohesive and evidence-based argu