Integrity and Governance in Policing and Public Safety unit (PEM101)

Introduction

This unit examines the roles that police and other public safety organisations 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 general public safety; the relationship between police and other public safety organisations, with a particular emphasis on the effects of Australia’s political structure on front line policing and public safety; issues concerning integrity and professionalism. This introductory level unit lays the foundation to begin integrating relevant concepts and principles with practice in policing and public safety, and to assist in the development of ethical, professional frameworks of public safety practice (including policing). 

Summary

Unit name	Integrity and Governance in Policing and Public Safety
Unit code	PEM101
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?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the management structures through which police and public safety are governed.
• Explain how and why managerialism has been adopted in contemporary policing organisations.
• Describe how the structures of Australia’s political system affect police and public safety organisations.
• Demonstrate how structures of Australia’s political system are linked together through accountability, equity and integrity.
• Explain how accountability, equity and integrity mechanisms impact on police legitimacy and police management structures within broad public safety frameworks.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	This unit is delivered fully online. Weekly - 1 hour Online Lecture; Weekly - 30 minute Discussion Forum and two Optional Drop-in sessions via Teams or Zoom.
Assessment	Understanding the political and public safety system you operate in (25%)|Managerialism, Legitimacy, and Integrity in Practice (35%)|Public Safety Systems and Their Impacts (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.
Recommended	Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.

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