BSc (Hons) Professional Policing Bachelor's degree at West London

Understand that Policing is a demanding profession that requires a police constable to maintain the highest level of professional standards. This module will improve your knowledge of core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights. Understanding potential barriers experienced by individuals, based upon personal circumstances and how cross-cultural differences may affect interaction between individuals, groups and organisations. The Police Constable role is the cornerstone of Bri

Covering key investigative skills required by police in a variety of areas. You will quickly learn the principles related to conducting investigations to gain an understanding of best practice and appropriate approaches for dealing with a variety of criminal investigations. The three sections: Investigative Strategies: learn about investigating crime (Trace, Investigate, Evaluate (TIE) process). Victim and Witness care and engagement through investigations: Support victims and witnesses to gain

Study evidence of effective practice to inform problem-solving practice and evaluate the effectiveness of policing interventions. Understanding evidence: What constitutes evidence-based practice, assess the reliability, validity and quality of evidence. Visiting evidence in practice: Learning about crime mapping, ethics, sources of research and evidence for practice. Research and Study Skills: Developing skills, understanding competence and behaviour and studying in groups.

How does the Criminal Justice System approach offenders, and how the process is made more effective by having different agencies participate in it. There are a wide range of structures that are used by agencies to manage offenders who are returning to communities. You will gain an insight as to what might be expected of you as a policing professional. You will develop the skills to understand how to manage and deal with offenders. This is particularly so once they are returning to communities. T

You will study the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for dealing with vulnerability in victims and offenders in the context of crime investigation. Learning about vulnerability in victims and offenders and the ways in which this influences approaches to crime prevention will assist you understand the impact of vulnerability, the role of public protection and multi-agency (for example, MASH, MAPPA) arrangements in reducing it, and the role of serious case review in ensuring that lessons

Enhance your understanding of the prevalence of technology and devices in modern society and their effect on policing: These range from the impact of social media on the police ability to communicate with a wider range of audiences to Echo and Google Home to create digital witnesses. They are in addition to more traditional and longer-standing technologies such as CCTV. You will develop a systematic way of making decisions, whether fast time or at a more leisurely pace, using the National Decisi

During this module you will explore the principles that underpin research design and planning, information retrieval and critical appraisal of scientific evidence, data collection, basic statistical analysis, and dissemination of research findings. You will also gain module experience in drafting a research proposal.

Do you know how particular groups of people may be considered as being 'vulnerable'? This vulnerability can be different in nature and can be caused by a variety of societal, personal and contextual factors. It can be exploited by types and groups of offenders. This module then explores that relationship in more detail in the context of vulnerability – and how an understanding of the theories/concepts involved can make you a more effective practitioner. This will also mean that you will have to

Develop understanding, skills and capabilities to handle intelligence, investigate crimes and consider more complex issues which impact on conducting investigations and gathering information/intelligence. Conducting Investigations: 'volume and priority' crime and 'serious and complex' investigations; gathering information/intelligence and extend your understanding of psychological and physiological influences on memory and how this impacts upon interviewing. Information and Intelligence: develop

You will enhance your understanding of the complexity and challenges of modern operational policing by examining specific challenges faced by response officers in complex situations and contexts exploring the complex types of digital-facilitated crimes and their impacts (e.g. Hacking; Malware; Phishing: Browser hi-jacking; Data manipulation; Cryptocurrency and CryptoLocker offences). Researching the effect of roads-related anti-social behaviour offences on victims and families and on groups of p

Does Policing have a unique and challenging place within contemporary society? The role that police play in preventing crime is always changing and evolving, particularly in the face of some modern issues. Vulnerable victims being exploited by criminal gangs and organised crime groups operating in communities are two of the problems that will be looked at in