Module HPO-1011:
PCDA Police Investigations and Response Policing
PCDA Police Investigations and Response Policing 2022-23
HPO-1011
2022-23
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
30 credits
Module Organiser:
Tim Holmes
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 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
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Academic Report
Weighting
50%
Assessment type
Summative
Description
North Wales Police Closed Book Exam
Weighting
40%
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Definitions Check
Weighting
10%