Policing the Roads - HID2005

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Mock online Multiple-Choice Exams on legislation, policy and guidance.

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Written assignment (coursework)

Review of a police policy document (250 words).

Written assignment (coursework)

Online Multiple-Choice Exam (closed book) (under exam conditions) relating to material covered in the module and which forms part of the National Policing Curriculum.

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Policy document written in the style of police forces in E&amp;W on Roads Policing initiative to reduce crime and/or ASB.

Written Assignment

<p>This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the policing of roads in England and Wales. It will explain the core function of the police service using the 3 Es of roads policing: ‘Education, Engineering and Enforcement’. It will cover the key road traffic legislation and policies relating to the use of vehicles, as well consider the use of vehicles in connection with crime and anti-social behaviour. The use of problem-solving model will be explored, alongside national strategies and policy development for safer roads. Evidence-based Policing research contextualises learning and good practice throughout.</p>

College of Policing (CoP) professional body requirement.

School of Human and Health Sciences

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Police Studies/Applied Criminology

HID2005 - Policing the Roads

Policing the Roads

Discuss the effect of roads-related anti-social behaviour offences on victims and their families.

Examine core policing functions and strategies relating to policing the roads.

Analyse the more prevalent criminal activity facilitated by the road network, and how this can be disrupted by effective policing of the roads.

Recognise legislation, police powers and the most common offences associated with policing the roads.

Describe how to apply a problem-solving process to investigate small-scale incidents and collisions on the roads.

Illustrate available prevention and disruption options available, to target criminal activity on the road network, and reduce the number of collisions.