Crime Investigation

You will:

• Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations and interviews
• Explain the appropriate processes for gathering and managing evidence / information that may be pertinent to an investigation
• Define the types of evidence that may be obtained during an investigation
• Understand the two broad strands of evidence collection – securing physical evidence from scenes and securing evidence from people via interviews
• Look at crime-scene related issues that may be encountered.

After this course you should be able to:

• Review the responsibilities of crime scene personnel and outline the steps required to protect a crime scene.
• Chart and appraise the impact of key developments in police interview techniques on contemporary practices
• Assess legal and organisational requirements in relation to the interviewing of suspects, witnesses and victims and appraise the need for evidence-based policing within an investigation context
• Identify the correct recovery techniques for a range of trace evidence types
• Manage information relating to crime investigation
• Perform interviews in line with legal process and police policy.

Assessment:  Police Witness Statement

This course is ideal for students from all academic disciplines who have an interest in crime and crime investigation and would like an insight into how the police run investigations. You should have the required English language skills.