Overview

This module examines different aspects of police investigation and the intelligence gathering process. Classes will examine key theoretical and procedural aspects of investigating criminal behaviour. Students will reflect on current issues and the challenges faced in investigating terrorist activity. Workshops 1 Conducting Investigations: Examining the investigation process 2 Conducting Investigations: Interview methods and processes 3 Information and Intelligence: Gathering and evaluating information and intelligence 1 4 Information and Intelligence: Gathering and evaluating information and intelligence 2 5 Counter Terrorism: Organisation and structure of counter terrorism policing
6 Counter Terrorism: Theories and research 7 Reviewing module content 8 Reviewing module content

In addition to the classes provided distance learning based material (this will include Panopto recordings, video resources and web based learning resources) will be provided via blackboard to supplement students learning. Students will be expected to access these resources following workshops in order to assist in the completion of assessment tasks and further explore key learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

• Examine the key principles and practices relating to counter terrorism policing - Learning outcome 5

• Review methods of gathering and evaluating relevant intelligence during complex investigations - Learning outcome 4

• Understand how to apply learning from previous investigations (and/or interviewing) to future investigations - Learning outcome 3

• Understand how to make use of sources of intelligence that can be obtained during a complex investigations - Learning outcome 2

• Understand processes of investigating complex crimes - Learning outcome 1