Evidence-based Policing and Crime Analysis

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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2017-02-01

Module Leader:

Melanie Flynn

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Lecture

Synopsis

In this module you will consider the ways in which good policing practice and investigation is informed by research. You will explore the concepts of evidence-based policing and crime science before applying these to, firstly, key approaches in policing and investigation, such as securing eye witness testimony and interviewing techniques, officer deployment and offender targeting, crime reduction and self-selection policing. You will then learn about and have the opportunity to apply key techniques of crime analysis, such as offence series identification, offender network charts and crime mapping.

Learning Strategy

Lectures and seminars will be used to deliver key substantive content. Additional guided reading and activities will be set out in the module handbook to support directed study, which will also make use of the virtual learning environment. Students are also expected to contribute 156 hours of private study, including … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

In this module you will consider the key concepts of evidence-based policing and crime science and apply these to policing, investigation and analysis. You will critically consider the concept of evidence-based policing and the research findings with regards to ‘what works’ in policing. You will explore key research findings relating to issues such as crime concentrations, human cognition and offender behaviour and situate these in their theoretical context. You will then apply this knowledge in two key areas: police practice, including resource allocation, patrolling, ‘street craft’ and investigation techniques; and crime analysis, including crime pattern and crime series identification, offender (target) profiles, network analysis and crime mapping. Through the module you will draw on an intelligence-led and problem-oriented approach to policing.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Recognise key concepts within intelligence-led and problem-oriented policing.

Discuss the contribution of evidence-based policing and situate this within a ‘what works’ agenda.

Critically assess the suitability and likely effectiveness of policing and investigative practices with reference to theory and research evidence.

Produce an analytical report.

Present information verbally and in writing to a practitioner audience.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Assessment 2: Written draft

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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