Course syllabus

Welcome to Critical Policing Studies!

I am delighted to be working with you over the next 12 weeks. This aim of this module is to give you an overview of policing in NZ and beyond, both historically, and up to the present day. We will explore lots of things that you may have encountered such as media representations of the police, policing and inequality and new threats such as terrorism and cybercrime. I will endeavour to make the module as practical and enjoyable as possible. I have worked with the police in three countries and I am really looking forward to hearing your experiences and/ or aspirations with the police. This paper will give you a good working knowledge which you will be able to slot into the programme of Criminology here at the University of Auckland. 

I have included readings in your handbook, but please keep an eye on Canvas as I will attach more readings (often blogs, YouTube clips or newspaper clips) as we go along.

Enjoy!