Courses & Units

Integrity and Governance in Policing HSP104

This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.

This unit is only available to students accepted into the In-Service Pathway of 13D Bachelor of Social Sciences (Police Studies).

Introduction

This unit examines the roles that police play in society as a major agency of government responsible for the critical functions of order maintenance and law enforcement. Its purpose is to develop knowledge and skills in three broad areas of study: the historical evolution of policing and contemporary police management; the relationship between police and government, with a particular emphasis on the effects of Australias political structure on front line policing; issues concerning integrity and professionalism in policing. This introductory level unit lays the foundation to begin integrating relevant concepts and principles with practice in policing and to assist in the development of ethical, professional frameworks of policing practice.

Summary

Unit name Integrity and Governance in Policing
Unit code HSP104
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator Doctor Kate Cashman
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

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Learning Outcomes

  • critically analyse how and why managerialism and professionalisation have been adopted in contemporary policing organisations.
  • describe the basic details of how australias political system affects policing.
  • demonstrate how management and professionalisation mechanisms are linked to accountability, equity and integrity.
  • explain how accountability, equity and integrity mechanisms impact on police legitimacy and analyse how they are connected to police management structures.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
not applicable

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Teaching

AssessmentExamination - invigilated (centrally) (20%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (80%)
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Textbooks

Required

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

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