School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyPolicing OperationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400297.3
Discipline: POLICE STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400294 Law, Evidence and Procedure
Corequisite
400295 Technology for Policing
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 4555 Bachelor of Policing, must have submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 OR a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate and must have been accepted to the NSW Police College.
About this Unit
Students of policing are required to experience, by observation and practice, a variety of policing roles and models within the context of local operational centres including Local Area Commands (LACs). Within limits of confidentiality, students observe a range of policing functions with the aim of gaining knowledge and skills appropriate to the office of Constable. This unit provides students with a practical insight into the dynamics of LACs. Students develop and understanding of the LAC structure and command, including the specialist roles of investigation, intelligence, custody management, community and business liaison, brief management, crime prevention, youth liaison and the tasks of ancillary units. Students also understand the deployment of staff, the implementation of teamwork principles, specific policing methodologies and legislation applicable to operational environments (including cultural and socio-economic parameters) and the processes of communication with alleged offenders, witnesses or victims.