How to Become a Police Officer in England and Wales
Learn about the routes you can take into policing and the values and attributes developed by successful police officers.
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How to Become a Police Officer in England and Wales
Develop your understanding of policing in the UK
Currently, policing is unrepresentative of the society it represents. To correct that, it’s vital that underrepresented and disadvantaged groups can learn about policing and consider their options for entering a career in policing.
On this three-week course, educators from The University of Law will guide you through the principles and style of UK policing, particularly the role of diversity and inclusion, and the different policing models.
Discover the different routes to becoming a police officer
This course will take you through the numerous practical ways you can become a police officer. Without experience, the new Policing Education Qualification Framework (PEQF) routes into policing can be complicated so this course will give you a clearer roadmap.
You’ll also look at the various types of incidents that police deal with to help you evaluate whether a career in policing is right for you and, if so, which of the PEQF routes into policing is best for you.
Explore policing by consent and the Peelian principles of policing
You’ll investigate the qualities a police officer needs to have, as well as the Code of Ethics, and the evidence-based policing model to get a well-rounded view of what you need for a policing career.
Then, you’ll delve into the rank structure and the different specialist units within policing. This can help you develop your aspirations and discover the areas of policing you’d like to work towards joining.
Learn from the experts at The University of Law
ULaw wants policing to be accessible for people from all backgrounds and demographics to help make it more representative while bringing it into the 21st century.
Licensed by the College of Policing, this course is recognised as part of one of the new PEQF entry routes for the role of police constable.
Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction
Introduction and Welcome
Introduction to the course
Policing as a career
The police service can offer a challenging and rewarding career and we will consider why you may want to become a police officer, and whether it may be a suitable career for you.
Code of Ethics
The police service is striving to be considered as a 'profession' and as part of this process it has introduced a Code of Ethics.
Principles of Policing
Policing by consent is the foundation of British policing philosophy and they date back to 1829 when the 'Peelian Principles' were issued to every new police officer who joined the Metropolitan Police in London.
Conclusion Week 1
Conclusion of Week 1
Week 2
Understanding the Police Service
The Police Service in England and Wales
This video provides a short introduction to week 2 and provides an overview of the police service in England and Wales
Evidence Based Policing
What is evidence-based policing?
Types of incidents police deal with
Police have to deal with a variety of incidents and we will examine some of the incidents response teams get called to.
How do police officers make decisions?
What models do police officers use to assist them to make decisions?
Conclusion Week 2
Conclusion Week 2 - How to become a police officer
Week 3
How do I become a police officer in England and Wales
Routes into policing overview
Introduction into the routes into policing
Routes into policing
We will examine the three routes into policing and also spend time looking at the degree course offered by the University of Law.
BSc Professional Policing
What does the BSc in Professional Policing consist of?
Conclusion
Conclusion - How do I become a police officer in England and Wales
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore the different entry routes into policing under the Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF)
- Identify which route into policing would suit you best
- Explore the different police ranks and careers within specialist policing units
- Explore the Peelian principles, policing code of ethics and the national decision making model
- Reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusion within policing
- Explore the key policing concepts such as policing by consent and evidence based policing
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone considering a career in policing or anyone interested in policing, investigation, or related areas.
Who will you learn with?
Mark is a former chief officer in the Metropolitan Police Service . He is a visiting lecturer at the University of Law involved in the delivery of the policing degree course.
Who developed the course?
The University of Law
The University of Law is one of the UK’s longest established specialist providers of legal education, believing that students should learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context.
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Sample the course materials
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