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Law, Powers, Procedure and Accountability for Policing and Public Safety unit (CPS200)

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Introduction

In this unit you will be introduced to the legal, regulatory, and governance frameworks that underpin police and public servant conduct within the public safety domain. You will explore the purpose, evolution, and principles that guide decision making and accountability within the public safety field. This unit uses a variety of assessment tasks to introduce you to the scope and limits of power granted by the State for the purpose of achieving public safety outcomes. 

Summary

Unit name Law, Powers, Procedure and Accountability for Policing and Public Safety
Unit code CPS200
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator Mr Samuel Diprose Adams
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Recognise the foundational legal concepts and principles relevant to the administration and regulation of public safety powers and procedures.
  • Consider sources and types of legal powers available to those operating within the public safety field.
  • Critically analyse factors influencing decision-making and the exercise of powers for public safety purposes.
  • Appraise accountability mechanisms operating within the public safety field.

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
091100 $2,253.00 $1,057.00 not applicable $2,361.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory (100) level

Mutual Exclusions

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

PEM302

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 1 hour lecture, weekly.
1 x 30 minutes discussion forums, weekly.
1 x 1 hour drop in sessions, weekly.
8 x hours of independent learning, weekly.

AssessmentFortnightly Short Quiz (20%)|Sources of law, legal powers, and procedures research task. (30%)|Accountability and public safety case study (50%)
TimetableView 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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