Law for Policing unit (PEM107)

Introduction

This unit gives students an understanding of and opportunity to apply their knowledge of the common law legal system in the context of arrest, search and evidentiary considerations as a police witness and criminal incident investigator. It covers a range of topics from: common law, legislation, Parliament and courts, case law, statutory interpretation, legal research skills, arrest, custody, search, various evidentiary provisions, criminal responsibility and your role as a police witness.

Summary

Unit name	Law for Policing
Unit code	PEM107
Credit points	25
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator	Mr Samuel Diprose Adams
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the relationship between the police constable and the greater legal system including criminal courts and government
• Apply legal reasoning in criminal law, evidence law, and police procedural law in scenarios relevant to operational police constables
• Communicate to individuals their relevant significant rights within the criminal justice system
• Recognise issues of evidentiary reliability and admissibility in scenarios relevant to operational police constables
• Give oral evidence as a police witness in the Magistrates Court

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Assessment	Presentation (30%)|Quiz (30%)|Invigilated Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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