Overview

Indicative Course Content: -Principles and legal framework of investigating crime in England and Wales -Crime Scene preservation; evidence gathering including interviews with suspects, search and entry powers, etc -Interviewing Suspects – the PEACE process -Investigation processes for specific types of crime – e.g. hate crime, domestic violence, public order, etc -Features of complex investigations – fraud, organised crime, sexual offending and the range of specialists and resources available -Effectiveness of investigating complex cases and strategies to improve them -Different types of response policing; processes and legal frameworks of stop and search powers -Partnership working in response policing -Frameworks and legal responsibilities in community policing -Understand the management of information and intelligence regarding vulnerable people

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D-Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedureLimited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class)Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practiceLimited but accurate use of citation and quotation

-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C-Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedureUse of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class)General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practiceAccurate use of citation and quotation

-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A-Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedureUse 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 practiceAccurate use of citation and quotation

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of practical issues pertaining to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence

• Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations

• Learn how to apply best practice when conducting an investigation

• Review the overall scope of the response policing role, including associated risks and pressures

• Review the types of incident and crime likely to be encountered in response policing, and appropriate responses

• Understand and employ appropriate policing approaches to dealing with vulnerable victims or witnesses in a criminal investigation

• Understand the importance of information and intelligence to all areas of policing