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Hobart

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Note:

Please note: 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 Australia's 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 2021

Unit name Integrity and Governance in Policing
Unit code HSP104
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator

Associate Lecturer James Dwyer
Teaching staff

Ms Ebba Herrlander Birgerson
Level Introductory
Available as student elective? No
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically analyse how and why managerialism and professionalisation have been adopted in contemporary policing organisations.
  2. Describe the basic details of how Australia's political system affects policing.
  3. Demonstrate how management and professionalisation mechanisms are linked to accountability, equity and integrity.
  4. Explain how accountability, equity and integrity mechanisms impact on police legitimacy and analyse how they are connected to police management structures.

Fees

Requisites

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

39 hours delivered face-to face at the Tasmania Police Academy

Assessment

Task 1: Critical Analysis (20%)

Task 2: Tasmania Police Academy Assessment Report (80%)

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Flexible Study Options

Textbooks

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