Courses & Units

Information and Communication Technologies in Policing PEM106

Introduction

This unit covers the functionality and usage of various ICT systems and infrastructure within policing, such as IDM (Information Data Management), TRIM (Records Management), EDACS (Enhanced Digital Access Communications System) and others. It also provides a basic introduction to how the Internet works, and covers issues around ethics, privacy, anonymity, computer crime, cyber safety, and social media.

Summary

Unit name Information and Communication Technologies in Policing
Unit code PEM106
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator Mr Tony Gray
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Spring school (extended) Off-Campus Domestic
Hobart Police Study Period 1 Off-Campus Domestic
Hobart Police Study Period 2 Off-Campus Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Police Study Period 2 1/8/2022 13/9/2022 16/11/2022 3/3/2023
Spring school (extended) 31/10/2022 23/11/2022 27/12/2022 19/2/2023
Police Study Period 1 25/4/2022 7/6/2022 10/8/2022 25/11/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify & match appropriate IT systems for use in front line policing functions in compliance with procedures & protocols
  • Explain in broad terms how the different IT systems inform each other
  • Explain the purpose & relevance of the different protocols for IT system use, and the link between IT reporting, governance & accountability
  • Articulate issues of privacy, anonymity, cyber safety and crime in the context of modern ICT infrastructure

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
029999 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,402.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

40 x 40-mins workshops

AssessmentQuiz (10%)|Test or quiz (10%)|Examination - invigilated (internally) (50%)|Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) (30%)
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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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