Policing and Crime Control

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
CRIM 2000
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Course ID
201072
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces the principles, approaches and methods of criminal investigation and intelligence work and explores the key issues in policing and crime control. The course will cover theoretical and conceptual explorations of the subject of policing and crime control, as well as the practical elements associated with criminal investigation and intelligence work.

  • Police: What Do We Think? + A Brief History Of Policing
  • Policing - Its Relation To Other Institutions Of Crime Control
  • Police Roles, Organisational Structures And Operational Strategies
  • Police Culture And Accountability; Gender And Policing
  • Styles Of Policing: Traditional To Innovative
  • Different Policing For Different People + 'Hotspots' Policing
  • The 'War On Terrorism': Assessing Its Impact On Policing

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain theoretical and conceptual approaches to policing and crime control
  • Critically analyse the use of police discretion and police accountability mechanisms
  • Discuss the techniques and approaches underpinning criminal investigation processes and procedures
  • Analyse contemporary innovations and challenges in policing and crime control

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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