Topical Issues in Crime Prevention (JF_504)
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students to the current problems and competence of international police structural units in cooperation with citizens. Tasks: to build theoretical and practical skills in communication with the parties involved in situations, other state and local government institutions, different population groups. To carry out preventive work, paying special attention to the prevention of theft, hate crimes, radicalization and violence. Gain knowledge about victims' rights, especially police work with vulnerable groups of persons and repeat victims.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of police work.
Learning outcomes
The student will gain knowledge about the actualities of prevention work and community-oriented police work methods in Latvia and abroad. Knowledge of specific crime prevention and professional treatment of victims. Knowledge of modern prevention work methods and will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
Skills to apply these methods in daily police work, skills to use the obtained results for work planning and crime reduction. Ability to analyze and solve the security situation and involve cooperation partners.
After completing the course, the student will be able to fulfill the prescribed duties in accordance with the prescribed requirements for working with victims.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police work, PDNida | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Ilze Bērziņa | |
| Police work, PDida | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
