Overview

-Introduction to e-crime -Internet-facilitated crime – fraud, theft, harassment, online sexual exploitation -Internet-enabled crime – hacking, phishing -Organised crime online -The dark net -Digital technologies in policing -Spatial mapping and predictive policing

Assessment Strategy

-threshold (D) -Very little critical analysis of the theory, and current research Minimal use of academic texts (The texts suggested in class)Heavy reliance on real world examples to illustrate aspect of digital policing and ecrime in practice Assignments based on a little academic work and a lot of media or web based resources some use of citation and quotation

-good -(B) A degree of critical analysis of the theory relating to digital policing and ecrime Use of academic texts (The texts suggested in class)Use of real world examples to illustrate digital policing and ecrime in practice Assignments based on critique of academic books and good use of citation and quotation

-excellent -(A) Significant in depth critical analysis of the theory relating to digital policing and ecrime Use of academic texts (including the texts suggested in class + others students find through independent study)Use of academic journal articles that a) present findings from empirical research b) present a critique of current policing practices Use of real world examples to illustrate the theory in practice Assignments based on critique of academic work and good use of citation and quotation

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss complex types of digital-facilitated crimes, their impact, and the additional sources of intelligence that can be obtained during a complex investigation

• Discuss the ways in which technology may be used in everyday policing, including spatial and predictive modelling

• Examine types of internet-facilitated crimes, and individuals who may be especially vulnerable

• Interrogate the personal and organisational risks associated with using personal devices and being a member of law enforcement

• Review the prevalence of technology and devices in modern society and their effect on policing