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Introduction
This unit examines the role of police in supervising emergency management, specifically focusing on command and control in policing. Operational policing practices are addressed in a variety of circumstances, and students are exposed to the issues involved in supervising command and control in diverse contexts. Students examine a variety of issues affecting the supervision of command and control in policing, including: interoperability with other services and agencies, tactical and strategic decision making in police leadership environments, strategies for dealing with diverse situations, and the roles played by police supervisors and frontline personnel.
Summary
| Unit name | Supervising Command and Control in Policing |
| Unit code | PEM306 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| 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
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| Online | Block 2 |
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On-campus- Off-Campus
International students- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 06/07/2026 | 28/07/2026 | 31/08/2026 | 25/10/2026 |
| Spring | 02/11/2026 | 17/11/2026 | 03/12/2026 | 03/01/2027 |
| Semester 1 | 23/02/2026 | 17/03/2026 | 20/04/2026 | 14/06/2026 |
| Block 2 | 27/04/2026 | 12/05/2026 | 21/05/2026 | 14/06/2026 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate your mission, and influence the behaviour of your staff within dynamic policing environments.
- Exercise sound decision making, assume command and control of incidents, and effectively manage resources.
- Evaluate multiple responses to emergency situations, taking into account risk management, standardised procedures and changing environments.
- Evaluate interoperability with other services and agencies, tactical and strategic decision making in police leadership environments, and strategies for dealing with diverse situations .
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 |
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| 091105 | $4,349.00 | $2,041.00 | not applicable | $4,498.00 |
- 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.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered online. You will be required to undertaken Independent self directed learning. |
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| Assessment | Incident Sheet (10%)|Media Release (10%)|Operational Capability Assessment (Hypothetical) (25%)|Operational Capability: Emergency Incident Desktop Exercise (25%)|Reflection (30%) |
| Timetable | View 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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