Module Descriptors
MAJOR CRIME INVESTIGATION
FORE60164
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kenneth Raper
Email: K.Raper@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Module handbook, lecture room equipped for power point and other presentations and with OHP and white board. Tutorial room to permit discussion.
Blackboard VLE
Blackboard VLE
Module Texts
Minimum
Blackstone's 'Policing manuals' Oxford press, 2007
Bevan Lidstone The Investigation of a Crime a guide to the law of Criminal Investigation 2004
Martin The Oxford dictionary of law 2001
Corker D Disclosure in Criminal Proceedings 1996
PACE The Police and Criminal Evidence Act
Ashworth & Redmayne The Criminal Process (third edition) 2005 Oxford University press
Blackstone's 'Policing manuals' Oxford press, 2007
Bevan Lidstone The Investigation of a Crime a guide to the law of Criminal Investigation 2004
Martin The Oxford dictionary of law 2001
Corker D Disclosure in Criminal Proceedings 1996
PACE The Police and Criminal Evidence Act
Ashworth & Redmayne The Criminal Process (third edition) 2005 Oxford University press
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1h interactive lectures to present and discuss the information, plus 12 x 1h group tutorials to analyse the lecture material and discuss its implication in relation to case studies of recent major incidents. Non contact independent study will require extensive reading of literature, especially trial reports to prepare for the summative assignment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:-
A written report (~ 3000 words) of case study of a major incident, with an executive summary, and a critical assessment of the success of the actions taken and the lessons learnt. (to assess all learning outcomes)
Formative Assessment:
Will be provided through feedback during tutorials.
A written report (~ 3000 words) of case study of a major incident, with an executive summary, and a critical assessment of the success of the actions taken and the lessons learnt. (to assess all learning outcomes)
Formative Assessment:
Will be provided through feedback during tutorials.
Module Indicative Content
Types of major crime incidents, murder, manslaughter, terrorist incidents etc. Insight into homicide investigations, recent history and development, and case examples. The role and functions of the Major Incident Room (MIR) and the use of the Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) the computerised collation system used for information storage throughout a major investigation. The role of the investigator, coroner and pathologist. The examination functions at the scene including the forensic and witness elements, and issuing of search and other warrants, as well as the role of the senior Investigating Officer (SIO) who is the overall incident commander. The complexities in the investigation and management of mass disasters as well as planned operations. The use of expert witnesses, and the role and function of the National Crime and Operations Faculty (NCOF). Dealing with the media and use of appeals through the media.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must have studied:
SCS82214-2 Investigative Skills
SCS82214-2 Investigative Skills