Unit Outline

This unit covers the functionality and usage of various information and communication technologies (ICT) systems and infrastructure within policing and public safety frameworks, and systems such as IDM (Information Data Management), TRIM (Records Management), EDACS (Enhanced Digital Access Communications System) and others will be discussed in terms of their interconnection with public safety data management. The Unit also provides a basic introduction to how various ICT systems work within broader public safety frameworks, and covers issues around ethics, privacy, anonymity, computer crime, cyber safety, and social media. Focus is on the role of police and public safety organisations’ roles in prevention, regulation, and enforcement of cybersecurity issues.

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	Identify and match appropriate IT systems for use in front line policing functions in compliance with procedures and protocols.
2	Explain in broad terms how the different IT systems inform each other.
3	Explain the purpose and relevance of the different protocols for IT system use, and the link between IT reporting, governance and accountability.
4	Articulate issues of privacy, anonymity, cyber safety and crime in the context of modern ICT infrastructure.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

There has been no amendments 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:	Quiz	Week 6	20 %	LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Online Scenario (quiz)	Week 12	20 %	LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Online Participation	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Final Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quiz

Task Description:

You will complete a quiz on topics based on the first half of the semester.

Task Length:

45 minutes

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain internet public safety data management functionality and structure.	LO4
2	Describe aspects of privacy in the context of the Internet	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Online Scenario (quiz)

Task Description:

You will complete a quiz on topics based on the second half of the semester.

Task Length:

45 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain cyber-native and cyber-enabled crime.	LO4
2	Describe cyber safety risks in digital environments.	LO4
3	Analyse the specific safety risks posed by social media.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Online Participation

Task Description:

You will contribute to online discussion posts based on prompts provided to you each week
Responses should be about 250 words in length.
Details about specific requirements will be outlined each week on MyLO.

Due by Date: Weekly

Task Length:

Approximately 3000 words across 12 weeks (250 words per post, per week).

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply conceptual knowledge of ICT to address contemporary issues in policing.	LO1, LO3
2	Demonstrates the right ICT solutions to address identified problems.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Final Examination

Task Description:

You will complete a final invigilated examination that covers all of the topics taught across the unit.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies the right ICT solutions to address a specific problem.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Demonstrates effective ICT use to undertake tasks in relation to frontline public safety.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Articulates how ICT solutions contribute to the promotion of public safety.	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

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

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.