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 -Victims and witnesses and their needs -Effectiveness of investigating complex cases and strategies to improve them -Different types of response policing; processes and legal frameworks of stop and search powers -Responding to major incidents including counter-terrorism -Partnership working in response policing -Frameworks and legal responsibilities in community policing -Policing the roads principles and responsibilities

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

• Demonstrate an ability to give a detailed explanation of the importance of effective community policing and an in depth examination of the relevant legislative frameworks.

• Develop the ability to discuss and examine the role of information and intelligence in policing and the legal framework for collecting, holding and sharing data.

• To be able to explain in depth the relevant processes and legislation relating to conducting a professional police investigation and collecting evidence including through effective interviewing, data gathering, and safeguarding of vulnerable victims and witnesses.

• To engage in effective response policing and critically evaluate its importance at all levels - from stop and search processes to major incidents, recognising the importance of partnership working in the context of response policing and comprehend the legal framework ad processes applying to all levels of response policing.

• To understand and critically review counter-terrorism policing functions in a national and local context and to take appropriate action in relation to terrorism incidents.

• To understand the functions, legal framework and purpose of policing the roads and apply this to effective practice.