Information and Communication Technologies in Policing unit (PEM106)

Introduction

This unit covers the functionality and usage of various information and communication technologies (ICT) systems and infrastructure within policing and public safety frameworks, and systems such as IDM (Information Data Management), TRIM (Records Management), EDACS (Enhanced Digital Access Communications System) and others will be discussed in terms of their interconnection with public safety data management. The Unit also provides a basic introduction to how various ICT systems work within broader public safety frameworks, and covers issues around ethics, privacy, anonymity, computer crime, cyber safety, and social media. Focus is on the role of police and public safety organisations’ roles in prevention, regulation, and enforcement of cybersecurity issues.

Summary

Unit name	Information and Communication Technologies in Policing
Unit code	PEM106
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator	Doctor James Dwyer
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and match appropriate IT systems for use in front line policing functions in compliance with procedures and protocols.
• Explain in broad terms how the different IT systems inform each other.
• Explain the purpose and relevance of the different protocols for IT system use, and the link between IT reporting, governance and 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
			not applicable

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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	Integrity, Privacy & Governance (25%)|Tech use in emergency management (30%)|Operational ICT Walkthrough (45%)
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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