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