Module Descriptors
CRIME AND DISHONESTY
FORE50235
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: David Rogers
Email: D.G.Rogers@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • TEST weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Minimum

Blackstone's 'Policing manuals' Oxford press 2012
T Newburn Handbook of Policing 2003
Martin Oxford dictionary of Law 2001
Herring Criminal Law Text cases and Materials 2004
Bevan Lidstone The Investigation of Crime a guide to the law of criminal investigation
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must have studied:
SCS82125-4 Introduction to Policing
Module Indicative Content
An understanding of descriptions of the various criminal offences, including those covered by the theft act; burglary and theft as well as other elements of dishonesty. An understanding of crime appertaining to the offences against the person (OAP) act and public order offences and the use of warrants and ASBOS. Sexual and racially and religiously aggravated offences. Crimes involving the use of poisons, explosive or corrosive substances and arson. Students will be informed of the relevant acts of law pertaining to crime. Case studies will be used to show problems and difficulties relating to the investigative requirements when dealing with terrorist and CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear) incidents. Students will study and understand the sensitive requirements relating to the investigation of sexual offences, racist and hate crime.
Module Learning Strategies
24 x 1h lectures to present the information combined with 24 x 1h tutorial session to discuss the outcomes from the lectures and related further reading. Non contact independent study will involve further reading, analysis of lecture notes to reflect on learning, approaching teaching staff as appropriate for further information to aid knowledge and understanding, and preparation/revision for the end of semester tests.
Module Additional Assessment Details
The three hour total test time will be split into 2 x 1.5 hour tests (equally weighted), one at the end of each Teaching Block (learning outcomes 1-4)

Formative Assessment:
Short summative tests will be offered in tutorial sessions after weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 of lectures to provide formative assessments towards the end of semester tests.
Module Resources
Module Handbook. Lecture and tutorial room equipped with means to fulfil the teaching strategies (power point and other visual presentations facilities, OHP, white board etc.)
Blackboard VLE