Unit Outline

This unit examines the roles and functions that the police play as a major agency of governance in society. The structures and strategies of policing are analysed and the relationships between the police, other governmental institutions and the general public are discussed. Students examine a range of contemporary issues impacting on policing including: police accountability; police culture; police deviance; oversight authorities; the managerial approach to policing; leadership and human resource management in policing; and the marketisation and performance management of policing.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Examine the roles and functions of police as an agency of governance
2	Critically reflect on approaches to leadership in informal and formal frontline supervisor roles
3	Discuss applications of human resource management theory within policing environments
4	Consider the role of police accountability, police culture, police deviance, and oversight on leadership and governance strategies

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Reflection on leadership style	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Application of legislation and guidelines	See the MyLO site for the due date	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Presentation on leadership	See the MyLO site for the due date	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Reflection on leadership style

Task Description:

Reflection on how your style of leadership will influence the way you manage people in the role of sergeant. In your response, reflect on theories of leadership style, identify style best reflects your personal approach to leadership, and identify the ways you can influence behavior/achieve outcomes from your staff.

Task Length:

1,500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analysis of the impact of different management and leadership practices in policing contexts	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Analysis of your leadership and management practices	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Use of academic writing conventions	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Application of legislation and guidelines

Task Description:

Individual; Summative; completion of practical exercises related to the application of legislation and guidelines

Task Length:

Varies based on practical exercises

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Soundness of approach	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Depth of analysis	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Suitability of communication styles	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Presentation on leadership

Task Description:

Individual; Summative; Oral presentation on leadership

Task Length:

10 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Depth of analysis and reflection	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Clarity of leadership style explanation	LO2, LO3
3	Suitability of communication style	LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.