Module HPY-3013:
PCDA Investigating Org Crim Ad
PCDA Investigating organised criminality Advanced 2024-25
HPY-3013
2024-25
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Steve Nash
Overview
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Conducting Investigations
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required to conduct complex investigations
Understand the intricacies associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation
Take into account additional professional considerations relevant to specific complex investigations
Ensure the well-being and resilience of the investigative team and self during a complex investigation
Engage in complex victim/witness and suspect interviewing
Liaise with specialists in relation to complex live (or cold) cases
Policing Communities
Critically evaluate a range of problem-solving approaches that can be applied to reduce community tension and promote community cohesion
Examine key emerging issues, problems or concerns faced by the community
Evaluate the impact of potential challenges to community policing and the future role of the community constable
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Conducting Investigations
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required to conduct complex investigations
Understand the intricacies associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation
Take into account additional professional considerations relevant to specific complex investigations
Ensure the well-being and resilience of the investigative team and self during a complex investigation
Engage in complex victim/witness and suspect interviewing
Liaise with specialists in relation to complex live (or cold) cases
Policing Communities
Critically evaluate a range of problem-solving approaches that can be applied to reduce community tension and promote community cohesion
Examine key emerging issues, problems or concerns faced by the community
Evaluate the impact of potential challenges to community policing and the future role of the community constable
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
- Critically evaluate a range of problem-solving approaches that can be applied to reduce community tension and promote community cohesion
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required to conduct complex investigations
- Engage in complex victim/witness and suspect interviewing
- Ensure the well-being and resilience of the investigative team and self during a complex investigation
- Evaluate the impact of potential challenges to community policing and the future role of the community constable
- Examine key emerging issues, problems or concerns faced by the community
- Liaise with specialists in relation to complex live (or cold) cases
- Take into account additional professional considerations relevant to specific complex investigations
- Understand the intricacies associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Academic workbook based on lecture content and reflective practice.
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Academic essay
Weighting
50%