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CSS742Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Policing And Law Enforcement In Nigeria

This course explores the multifaceted aspects of policing and law enforcement within the Nigerian context. It examines the historical evolution of policing, from pre-colonial systems to the modern Nigeria Police Force. Key areas of focus include the organizational structure, functions, powers, and ethical considerations of law enforcement agencies. The course also addresses contemporary challenges such as human rights, corruption, and community relations, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of policing in Nigeria.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
PolicingLaw EnforcementNigeriaCriminal JusticeCommunity Policing

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

History of Policing in Nigeria

2

Police Organization and Administration

3

Functions and Powers of the Nigeria Police

4

Police Ethics and Deviance

5

Community Policing

6

Human Rights and Policing

7

Criminal Procedure

8

Cyber Crime

9

Security Conglomerate

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Police Officer

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Law Enforcement Analyst

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Security Consultant

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Criminologist

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Security Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementSecurity ServicesGovernmentCriminal JusticePrivate Security

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: History of Policing and Law Enforcement

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the importance of policing and law enforcement.
  • •Define 'police' and 'policing' and differentiate between them.
  • •Outline the early history of policing and its evolution.

Unit 2: History of Nigeria Police from 1861 - 1966

2 study hours
  • •Examine societal order in pre-colonial Nigeria.
  • •Discuss social organizations and policing in pre-colonial communities.
  • •Evaluate policing strategies and tactics in pre-colonial Nigeria.
Week
2

Module 1:

5h

Unit 3: Police Organization and Administration

3 study hours
  • •Describe the colonial restructuring of Native Authority Police.
  • •Discuss the amalgamation of the Nigeria Police Force in 1930.
  • •Explain the rationale for the existence of the police and the philosophy of policing.

Unit 4: Functions and Power of the Nigeria Police

2 study hours
  • •Explain the 1960 and 1963 constitutions as they relate to the police force.
  • •Discuss the transformation of policing from colonial to post-colonial Nigeria.
  • •Highlight the objectives and importance of policing.
Week
3

Module 2:

5h

Unit 1: Methodology of Policing

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of methodology of policing.
  • •Explain preventive measures used by the police to stop crime commission.
  • •Know the detective methods applied by the police.

Unit 2: Crime Detection and Criminal Investigation Aspect of The Police

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the challenges the police face in maintaining law and order.
  • •Understand methodology as a function of crime situation.
  • •Outline the challenges the police faced in maintaining law and order.
Week
4

Module 2:

6h

Unit 3: Training and Retraining in the Nigeria Police

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of crime detection and criminal investigation.
  • •Discuss the goals of criminal investigation.
  • •Know the rudiments involved in detective operation.

Unit 4: Police Discretion and Role Dilemma of the Police

2 study hours
  • •Understand the various methods of crime detection and criminal investigation.
  • •Discuss the historical perspective of criminal investigation.
  • •Understand the various methods of crime detection and criminal investigation.

Unit 5: The Police Culture or Sub Culture

2 study hours
  • •Understand the various methods of crime detection and criminal investigation.
  • •Understand the various methods of crime detection and criminal investigation.
Week
5

Module 3:

5h

Unit 1: Police and the Community

3 study hours
  • •To understand the meaning of police discretion.
  • •To explain the preventive measure use by the police to stop crime commission.
  • •To know the detective methods that is normally applied by the police.

Unit 2: Community policing

2 study hours
  • •To understand methodology as a function of crime situation
  • •To know the various types of police training and courses.
  • •To know the constraints affecting the police in their effort to train their personnel.
Week
6

Module 3:

5h

Unit 3: Police Ethics and Police Deviance in Nigeria

5 study hours
  • •Discuss the various social organizations that help in effective policing in pre-colonial Nigeria
  • •State the philosophy of policing
  • •Discuss the history of Nigeria police from colonial to post colonial era.
Week
7

Module 3:

5h

Unit 4: Policing and Human Rights in Nigeria

5 study hours
  • •States the functions and power of the Nigerian Police Force.
  • •Discuss the constitutional provision and Acts that set up police.
  • •Understand what the Nigerian constitution expects of the police.
Week
8

Module 4:

5h

Unit 1: Police, Law and Criminal Procedure

3 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.

Unit 2: Effective and Efficient Policing in Nigeria: Problems and Obstacles

2 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
Week
9

Module 4:

5h

Unit 3: Police Reform

5 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
Week
10

Module 4:

5h

Unit 4: Nigeria Police in International Peacekeeping

3 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.

Unit 5: Women Police and Law Enforcement in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
Week
11

Module 5:

5h

Unit 1: The Security Conglomerate

3 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.

Unit 2: Human Trafficking and Law Enforcement in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
Week
12

Module 5:

5h

Unit 3: Ethnic Militia, Youth Restiveness, Religious Intolerance

3 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.

Unit 4: Cyber Crime and Law Enforcement in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
  • •Explain the organizational structure of the police from the Federal level to the State level.
  • •States the various departments that exist in the Nigeria police and other functions.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and definitions.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their corresponding feedback.

2

Create concept maps linking key topics from different modules.

3

Focus on understanding the historical evolution and current structure of the Nigeria Police Force.

4

Practice applying ethical principles to hypothetical policing scenarios.

5

Review case studies related to community policing and human rights violations.

6

Familiarize yourself with relevant sections of the Nigerian Constitution and Police Act.

7

Create flashcards for key terms and definitions related to criminal procedure and cybercrime.

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