| CODE | CRI0112 | ||||||||
| TITLE | International Police Cooperation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 4 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Criminology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit begins by examining the role of the police constable when collaborating with external law enforcement agencies, focusing on various organizations such as the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (EUROPOL), the College European de Police (CEPOL), the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), and the National Supplementary 福利在线免费 Request at the National Entries (SIRENE) bureau. Moving on, the study-unit delves into the European Union (EU), providing an introduction to its structure and legal requirements. It also explores communication protocols between agencies within the EU, emphasizing data protection regulations. The Schengen area is then discussed, covering its evolution, framework, and the Schengen Borders Code, which governs border controls within the Schengen Zone. Next, the study-unit explores INTERPOL, detailing its introduction, legal requirements, and communication protocols between agencies, focusing on data protection regulations and the use of notices and platforms for international cooperation. EUROPOL is examined in detail, including its introduction, legal requirements, implementation strategies, and strategic and operational agreements such as the Swedish Initiative. Communication protocols and data protection regulations when collaborating with other agencies are emphasized. Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is introduced, along with its legal requirements and communication protocols with other agencies, particularly regarding data protection and addressing illegal immigration issues. Finally, the study-unit concludes by discussing the application of technology in law enforcement, focusing on systems such as the Schengen 福利在线免费 System (SIS), National Supplementary 福利在线免费 Request at the National Entries (SIRENE), and other complementary systems used for enhancing collaboration and information exchange between agencies. Study-Unit Aims: The study-unit aims to introduce police recruits to the role of the police constable when working with external law enforcement agencies such as International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (EUROPOL), College European de Police (CEPOL), European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and National Supplementary 福利在线免费 Request at the National Entries (SIRENE) bureau. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the role of the police constable in working within the context of Interpol, Europol and SIRENE; - Develop an awareness of The European Union and Schengen within a policing context; - Develop an awareness of international cooperation; - Organise and communicate information using established systems and criteria. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Operate within the role of the police constable in international police cooperation; - Operate within the context of international cooperation through INTERPOL within a policing context; - Operate within the context of international cooperation through EUROPOL within a policing context; - Operate within the context of international cooperation through Frontex within a policing context. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Berry, Elspeth., & Hargreaves, S. (2004). European Union law textbook. Oxford U.P. - David, C., & Hearn, N. (2018). A Practical Guide to INTERPOL and Red Notices (1st ed.). Haywards Heath: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Supplementary Readings: - Ebbe, O. (2019). International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). The SAGE Encyclopedia of Criminal Psychology, 672鈥�677. - Grieve, J., Harfield, C. & MacVean, A. (2007). International and Transnational Policing. In Policing. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. - Kalkman, J. P. (2021). Frontex: A Literature Review. International Migration, 59(1), 165鈥�181. - Puniskis, M. (2012). Europol. Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime and Justice, 131鈥�133. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Qualifications: 4 Ordinary level qualifications (including Maltese and English) OR Extended Diploma in Foundation Studies for Security, Enforcement and Protection Law. | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Tutorial | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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