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

-excellent -Comprehensive knowledge. Original interpretation. New links between topics are developed. New approach to a problemDetailed understanding of the subject area. Extensive background study. No factual/ computational errorsHighly focused answer and well structured. Logically presented and defended argumentsAll claims are supported and evidenced from valid sources. Sources are cited and referenced to Harvard standards

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

Learning Outcomes

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

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

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

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

• 5. Understand the legislation and supporting principles relating to police interviews

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