Ristiinopiskelu

Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student will

• be familiar with the key steps in the historical development of Finnish policing.
• understand the essentials of police work and education in Finland.
• be aware of the main legislative and ethical principles of the Finnish police.
• be able to compare policing practices in Finland with those in her/his own country.

Subject matter: In Finland, public confidence in the police is strong. According to polls, 95% of the population trust the police. What kind of development led to this level and what does it take to maintain the high confidence figures? Why is it important for the police to enjoy high confidence levels? During the course, students will gain an insight of the historical developments, operational principles, strategies, and ethics of the police in Finland. The students will also have an opportunity to make comparisons between Finnish police education and work and those in other countries.

Required work:

• Attendance at lectures
• Reading literature
• Preparing 1–2 learning assignments
• Keeping a learning diary

Lectures on Mondays (in person at Polamk, no stream available):

• 18.9. 16–19
• 25.9. 16–19
• 2.10. 16–19
• 9.10. 16–19
• 16.10. 16–18
• 30.10. 16–18
• A museum visit to be agreed on separately

Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Learning outcomes: After completing the course the student is able to

• understand the issues and significance of chosen current themes in police research and relate them to their own field or background.
• generate and compare information related to the themes covered in the course.
• present ideas and relevant information coherently in written assignments.

Subject matter: Lecture series on chosen topics, presented by Police University College researchers

Required work: Learning assignments and final project

Lectures on Fridays at 10.00–12.00 online in Teams (lectures are recorded):

• 15.9. Course overview and instructions (Maija Ohvo), Introduction to Police Research (Vesa Muttilainen)
• 22.9. Better interaction with a person with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability (Pirjo Jukarainen)
• 29.9. Police communication (Samu Pehkonen and Antti Kannisto)
• 6.10. Organized crime (Marko Juutinen)
• 20.10. Domestic violence and barriers to help-seeking from the perspective of vulnerable life situations (Marianne Mela)
• 3.11. Hate crimes (Jenita Rauta)
• 10.11. Digital violence against women (Jarmo Houtsonen)
• 24.11. Combating labour exploitation and human trafficking in Finland (Terhi Kankaanranta)

Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Learning outcomes: After completing this course, the student is able to describe the features of police culture and its impact on police work.

Subject matter:

• Features of police culture
• Police culture research

Required work:

• Attendance at lectures
• Active participation in workshops and seminars including presentations and discussions

Lectures on Thursdays online in Teams (lectures are not recorded):

• 14.9. at 13–15
• 12.10. at 13–15

Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies

Learning outcomes: After completing this course, the student is able to

• explain central concepts of psychological wellbeing.
• understand aspects of occupational wellbeing in police work.
• understand strategies related to mental wellbeing at work.

Subject matter:

• Central concepts of psychological wellbeing
• Developing psychological strategies related to mental wellbeing at work
• Occupational wellbeing in police work

Required work:

• Attendance and active participation in lectures
• Learning assignments
• Independent work

Lectures (in person at Polamk, no stream available):

• Wed 20.9. 10–12
• Tue 3.10. 10–12
• Tue 17.10. 13–15

Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies