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Applied Learning (Senior Secondary Level) 2021-23 Cohort
Item Description
1. Subject Title Law Enforcement in Hong Kong
2. Course Provider School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
3. Area of Studies/
Course Cluster
Business, Management and Law/Legal Studies
4. Medium of Instruction
Chinese or English
5. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:
(1) describe the key elements of crimes, criminal law and the criminal justice system in Hong Kong and rights and responsibilities of citizens;
(2) explain the roles, scope of work, functions and the inter-relationship of the law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong and their importance to the continued development of society;
(3) apply the criminal justice principles in appraising law enforcement operations;
(4) explain the job requirements, duties, essential attributes, physical and wellness training, code of conduct and the value systems in the Hong Kong Police Force and other disciplined services; and
(5) develop self-understanding for further studies and career
development in the related field.
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6. Curriculum Map – Organisation and Structure
8a1)Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (24 hours) 1.1 Principles and models of criminal justice
1.2 Overview on the Hong Kong criminal justice system 1.3 Law enforcement system and processes
1.4 Crime detection and arrest 1.5 Prosecution process 1.6 Adjudication and sentencing 1.7 Correction and rehabilitation
2) Law Enforcement Agencies in Hong Kong (24 hours)
2.1 Structure and management of major law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong
- Police Force/Customs and Excise Department/Immigration
Department/Correctional Services Department/Fire Services Department 2.2 The roles and functions of police in dealing with crimes and criminals 2.3 The roles and functions of other important organisations
- Independent Commission Against Corruption - Prosecutions Division, Department of Justice
2.4 Operating relationship between law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong 2.5 Relationship with the community
5) Recruitment and Selection of Disciplined Services (24 hours) 5.1 Recruitment process and selection criteria in Police Force 5.2 Requirements of tests and interviews
5.3 Personality requirements in Police Force
5.4 Overview of the recruitment process and selection criteria for other major disciplined services
5.5 Requirements on applicants for other major disciplined services 4) Legal Principles of Law Enforcement (30 hours)
4.1 Functions of criminal law 4.2 Elements of crime
4.3 Factors affecting criminal liability 4.4 Other specific offences
4.5 Rights and responsibilities of citizens 4.6 Individual freedom and legal protection
4.7 Hong Kong Bill of Rights Ordinance and related Basic Law Articles 4.8 Case studies on criminal justice
3) Crimes and Criminal Behaviour (21 hours) 3.1 Introduction to criminology
3.2 Crimes typology
3.3 Criminal psychology and behaviour analysis 3.4 Crime analysis I: violent crimes
3.5 Crime analysis II: offences against property 3.6 Crime analysis III : cyber crimes
7) Law Enforcement Work in Hong Kong (18 hours) 7.1 Job descriptions of major frontline law enforcement
officers including:
- Police Force/Customs and Excise
Department/Immigration Department/Correctional Services Department/Fire Services Department 7.2 Professional law enforcement duties:
- Investigation, evidence collection, arrest, interrogation, surveillance, reporting
8) Health and Fitness of Law Enforcement Officers (18 hours) 8.1 Fitness and health
8.2 Exercise volume and weight control 8.3 Exercise injuries
8.4 Proper warm up exercises 8.5 Cardiopulmonary training
8.6 Physical training of law enforcement officers
6) Conduct and Attributes of Law Enforcement Officers (21 hours)
6.1 Essential attributes of Police and other disciplined services 6.2 Values of Police and other disciplined services
6.3 Code of conduct and discipline in Police and other disciplined services
6.4 Characteristics of a good team
6.5 Team communication, promoting team spirit and morale
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7. The Context
The information on possible study and career pathways is provided to enhance students’ understanding of the wider context of the specific Applied Learning course. Students who have successfully completed Applied Learning courses have to meet other entry requirements as specified by the institutions.
The recognition of Applied Learning courses for admission to further studies and career opportunities is at the discretion of relevant institutions. The Education Bureau and the course providers of Applied Learning are exploring and seeking recognition related to further education and career development opportunities for students successfully completing the Applied Learning courses.
Possible further study and career pathways Further studies
e.g. policing studies, disciplined services management and criminology
Career development
e.g. police constable, immigration assistant, fireman, assistant correctional officer
Relations with core subjects and other elective subjects
Enhancing and enriching, e.g.
enhancing students’ learning and development in Liberal Studies and Health Management and Social Care studies. This subject also enriches students’ knowledge on law enforcement and disciplined service operations in Hong Kong
Cross-fertilisation, e.g.
the application of concepts and theories from Liberal Studies in this subject can consolidate and enhance the learning of both subjects
Expanding horizons, e.g.
students taking Science Education subjects can broaden their knowledge in law
Consolidating and synergising students’
studies, e.g.
students conduct a project to draw upon and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired
Cluster of professions/trades/industries related to the course
e.g. social services, criminology, law enforcement operations, police and other disciplined services
Relations with other areas of studies/
courses of Applied Learning
Business, Management and Law
e.g. students taking this subject can apply the theories and concepts to deepen their learning in subjects in the area of studies
“Business, Management and Law”
Future global and local outlook
criminal law, the criminal justice system, and law enforcement can influence and contribute to the society’s security, legal protection, and its economic prosperity
there is an important relationship between a well-established legal system and the effectiveness and professionalism of law enforcement operations
society and law enforcement agencies have increasingly demanding expectations of members of the law enforcement agencies
Beginners’ skill set to facilitate entry to further studies and/or work
equip with fundamental knowledge of criminal law, criminal justice system and the law enforcement operations in Hong Kong
demonstrate communication skills, analytical skills, values, teamwork, desire to serve the community and the physical fitness required by law enforcement work
develop appropriate attributes and work skills and be self-motivated to further their studies and career planning in related fields
Foundation knowledge developed in junior secondary education and Secondary 4
The subject is built upon the foundation knowledge students acquired in, e.g.
Personal, Social and Humanities Education – understanding of legal rights, social justice and related law enforcement activities
Technology Education – information processing
Chinese Language Education and English Language Education – communication skills
