School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyPolicing, Justice and Society (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700238.3
Discipline: CRIMINOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400294 - Law, Evidence and Procedure; 700129 - Theories and Concepts of Policing (UWSC); 101565 - Theories and Concepts of Policing; 102318 - Policing, Justice and Society
Corequisite
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. Students enrolled in 7058 Diploma of Social Science (Policing) Extended and 7077 Bachelor of Social Science (Policing) Extended (WSTC First Year Program) must have successfully completed 700236 Introduction to Australian Law Enforcement before enrolling in this unit.
About this Unit
In this unit, the role and function of police from a social, historical and comparative perspective as well as different policing practices in Australia and other nations, are described, explained and analysed. The structure, roles, and reform of police are addressed, as are other issues such as social diversity and community relations and debates about distinct policing strategies and their social impact. Students will explore the relevance of policing theories and concepts in contemporary society.