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Advanced Policing Practices unit (HSP402)

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.

Please enquire at:

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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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