Introduction to Policing

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply empirical literature to demonstrate knowledge of the organisation and management of policing in Australia.
  2. Identify and discern police interventions, and understand how the historical backdrop informs them.
  3. Critically analyse organisational policy related to crime control and police operations.
  4. Apply evidence-based and procedurally-just practices that recognise the needs of diverse communities.

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• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About Griffith University

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• GRF-CCJ22 (Not currently available)

Others

This is not an introductory subject, it is a second year subject. You must have a basic understanding of the first year criminology subjects. Students who have completed more than 2 OUA units (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol in the degree. Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required units.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.