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Introduction
The unit engages students in higher level police supervision skills and capabilities required of operational policing in an increasingly complex social, cultural, and economic environment. Students will engage with assignment work grounded in critically analysing how to provide initial and ongoing support to people working in policing environment that will create broader thinking, more creative police supervisory leaders. This unit builds on the work you have engaged in around strategic leadership and management practice as police officers.
Summary
| Unit name | Frontline Supervision in Policing |
| Unit code | PEM303 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Nick Evans |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse approaches to providing initial and ongoing support to people working in policing environments.
- Evaluate leadership and communication styles suited to a frontline supervisory role within policing organisations.
- Critically reflect on the effects of leadership and management styles on staff performance and wellbeing.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered online. The unit includes your attendance and participation at a 2-week residential. You will need to undertake a minimum of 6 hours of weekly individual study including online learning materials. |
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| Assessment | Test or quiz (20%)|Case Analysis (30%)|Participation and attendance (50%) |
| 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. |
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| 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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