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 -Technology and its use in the investigation process -Investigation processes for specific types of crime – e.g. hate crime, domestic violence, public order, etc

Assessment Strategy

-good -(B+ to C+)Knowledge of key areas/principles. No original interpretation. Only major links between topics are described. Limited problem solving Understands the main elements of the subject area. Limited evidence of background study. Has several factual/computational errors Answer focused on question but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure. Arguments presented but lack coherence Some claims are supported with evidence from valid sources. Some sources are cited/referenced to Harvard standards

-excellent -(A++ to A-) Comprehensive knowledge. Original interpretation. New links between topics are developed. New approach to a problem Detailed understanding of the subject area. Extensive background study. No factual/ computational errors Highly focused answer and well structured. Logically presented and defended arguments All claims are supported and evidenced from valid sources. Sources are cited and referenced to Harvard standards

-another level-(C to D-) Knowledge of key areas/principles only. No original interpretation. Only major links between topics are described. Limited problem solving Weaknesses in understanding of the subject area. Limited evidence of background study. Several factual/computational errors Answer only poorly focused on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure. Arguments presented but lack coherence Most claims are unsupported or supported only by evidence from invalid sources. Little content is cited and referenced to Harvard standards Many weaknesses in presentation and accuracy

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the structure and processes in relation to conducting an investigation

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

• Explain the appropriate processes for gathering and managing evidence/information that may be pertinent to an investigation

• Understand the difference between 'volume and priority' crime and 'serious and complex' crime and the relevance to the investigative process

• Understand the legislation and supporting principles relating to police interviews

• Understand the types of evidence that may be obtained during an investigation