Module HPP-2014:
PCDA E-Crime
PCDA E-Crime 2024-25
HPP-2014
2024-25
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Tim Holmes
Overview
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Digital Policing
1 Describe complex types of internet facilitated crimes and their impact ,
1.1 How criminals engage in complex internet-related crime
1.2 Impact of complex internet-related crime on individuals and businesses
2 Apply appropriate investigative procedures for internet-facilitated crimes ,
2.1 Digital investigative opportunities
2.2 Specialists who may assist in the recovery of digital data or request information from a service provider
2.3 Procedure to be followed when requesting information from a service provider
3 Employ specialist assistance in obtaining information from a specialist or service provider in the recovery of digital data
3.1 Specialists who may assist in the recovery of digital data or request information from a service provider:
• Single Point of Contact (e.g. SPoC in relation to communications data etc.)
• Specialist technicians (e.g. Hi-Tech Crime Unit/Digital Forensic Units etc.)
• Specialist investigators (e.g. Collision Investigators)
• Digital Media Investigators (DMI)
• Cyber Crime Investigators
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Digital Policing
1 Describe complex types of internet facilitated crimes and their impact ,
1.1 How criminals engage in complex internet-related crime
1.2 Impact of complex internet-related crime on individuals and businesses
2 Apply appropriate investigative procedures for internet-facilitated crimes ,
2.1 Digital investigative opportunities
2.2 Specialists who may assist in the recovery of digital data or request information from a service provider
2.3 Procedure to be followed when requesting information from a service provider
3 Employ specialist assistance in obtaining information from a specialist or service provider in the recovery of digital data
3.1 Specialists who may assist in the recovery of digital data or request information from a service provider:
• Single Point of Contact (e.g. SPoC in relation to communications data etc.)
• Specialist technicians (e.g. Hi-Tech Crime Unit/Digital Forensic Units etc.)
• Specialist investigators (e.g. Collision Investigators)
• Digital Media Investigators (DMI)
• Cyber Crime Investigators
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D- Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Limited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Limited but accurate use of citation and quotation
-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C- Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation
-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A- Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use of relevant texts and academic literature (including the texts suggested in class + other students have found through independent study) Where relevant use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss complex types of digital-facilitated crimes, their impact, and the additional sources of intelligence that can be obtained during a complex investigation.
- Discuss the ways in which technology may be used in everyday policing.
- Examine types of internet-facilitated crimes, and individuals/organisations who may be especially vulnerable.
- Review the specialist assistance available for the recovery of digital data.
- Understand how to request relevant information from service providers.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Workbook of 6 questions between 200 and 400 words per question.
Weighting
100%