1.Generic
Through my experiences in work and degree in policing I have developed a wide range of skills that have been applicable through all the jobs I have had and current policing degree. I have developed and enhanced my communication skills both verbally and written, improving how I work and navigate through my degree. I have also developed my skills in thinking critically, being more reasonable and researching effectively. These skills are useful over a wide range of contexts especially for when I join the police as it will require me to research, think critically and be reasonable. Communication is crucial as a police officer and I think I have the ability to communicate well.
2.Specialised skills
Throughout my work and ongoing policing degree, I have learnt about and experienced engaging with people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Through these experiences I have developed an understanding of the importance of different cultural perspectives that exist. With this knowledge and experiences I am able to as a police officer down the track know how to deal with people from different cultures, understanding that some might be vulnerable. With my enhanced communication, critical thinking and reasoning I will able to deal with situations that involve vulnerable people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
3.Community Funding application development
Through my current degree I have learnt how to understand when a community is in need for help. I have been taught to analyse communities that need help by identifying whether that community has high rates of crime, homelessness and unemployment based on statistics. When identifying the need in the community it will allow me to identify what proposal development is needed to resolve the issue, whether it be a private program or government initiative. I have the ability to seek the right funding bodies whether it be presenting my proposal to the government, individual investors and successful programs that can potentially lend resources. To gain possible funding bodies, I understand that certain information must be provided to investors so they know what the aim of the program is and how we will execute the program. I am currently working on a program with other individuals that focuses on deterring youth away from coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This program will help do that as it will educate the youth and provide them with the right skills and knowledge that will benefit their future.
4.Applied debating: Developing position papers
My understanding of an applied debate is that it is a debate where you understand both the positive and negative sides of an issue. Once you understand both sides of the issue you are required to pick a side in which you support most and present it. I have been able to develop my position paper thanks to the wide amount of research available in the library and will be able to bring forward the side I support to a judge.
Ahmad Karim 