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Advanced Policing Practices unit (HSP402)

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Students in the Public Sector Leadership Management specialisation of R4C Bachelor of Arts with Professional Honours will enrol in this unit as the second part of the Inspectors.

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DPFEM: dpfem.enquiries@utas.edu.au

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Introduction

The unit consists of supervised research, within an advanced level study of contemporary policing and public order issues concerning such topics as police accountability, leadership and management; police culture; police deviancy, oversight and reform; militarisation; community policing; race, gender and sexuality issues; policing alcohol--related violence in public places; forensic science; policing vulnerability and policing to combat transnational crime, etc. Students determine their preferred topics of study and work under the direction of the Unit coordinator on these topics.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Policing Practices
Unit code HSP402
Credit points 25
College/School Health
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator Doctor Nick Evans
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
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 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to manage human, financial and physical resources and policies in policing environments.
  • Evaluate approaches to leadership in the workplace and in police responses to critical incidents and emergencies.
  • Critically reflect on your own behaviours and workplace practices and on government practices.
  • Employ communication strategies tailored to¿stakeholders’ needs, organisational strategic priorities and dynamic policing environments.
  • Assume¿command and control of critical incidents¿and operations, exercise sound strategic decision making, and effectively manage resources at the level of an Inspector.

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
090100 $4,349.00 $2,041.00 not applicable $5,124.00
  • 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

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.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Teaching

AssessmentOperational Capability Assessment|Leadership in the Workplace (10%)|Critical analysis of incident response (45%)|Scenario Response Essay (45%)
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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