Intelligence Led Policing and Major Crime Investigation are linked to the National Intelligence Model (NIM) which is the foundation upon which policing is based. Students will be provided with a full understanding of the NIM including the requirement of strategic Intelligence development linked to problem oriented policing and the use of Intelligence functions in Major Crime Investigations. The use of covert and overt techniques of investigation will be examined together with the links to partnership working. Scrutiny of major crime incidents including murder, manslaughter and terrorist incidents as well as the role of the Home Office Live Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) used to administer such incidents will play a significant part in the module. A thorough tour of the Murder Investigation Manual which forms national guidance for Major Crime Investigation will be conducted. The use of expert witnesses and specialist services together with the examination of policies and procedures together with the use of the media in Critical and major Incidents.

Contact hours for lectures/tutorials minimum of 48
24 x 2 hour lectures and workshops introducing the information and developing discussion regarding the course material.

252 hours of Independent study.
Non contact time will involve extensive reading of the course material with a view to developing the knowledge from case studies and trail reports to prepare for the summative assignment.

Must have studied Investigative skills module SCS82223-5.

Lecture room equipped for powerpoint and other presentations whiteboard and OHP.Tutorial room to allow group discussions. Module Handbook and suitably resourced library.

Major Crime Investigation Manual
National Intelligence Model
Blackstones Policing Manuals (Online)
Policing and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
Core / Recommended Texts (maximum 4), ISBNs are not required.

An assignment consisting of a strategic plan for gathering information and intelligence to police a particular scenario and requiring an individual presentation of 1000 words weighted at 25% and addressing learning outcomes 2, 3, 4

- A case study ressay of 3000 words weighted at 75% addressing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

Formative Assessment will be provided through feedback during workshops for preparing intelligence strategies.

Intelligence Led Policing and Major Crime Investigation are linked to the National Intelligence Model (NIM) which is the foundation upon which policing is based. Students will be provided with a full understanding of the NIM including the requirement of strategic Intelligence development linked to problem oriented policing and the use of Intelligence functions in Major Crime Investigations. The use of covert and overt techniques of investigation will be examined together with the links to partnership working. Scrutiny of major crime incidents including murder, manslaughter and terrorist incidents as well as the role of the Home Office Live Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) used to administer such incidents will play a significant part in the module. A thorough tour of the Murder Investigation Manual which forms national guidance for Major Crime Investigation will be conducted. The use of expert witnesses and specialist services together with the examination of policies and procedures together with the use of the media in Critical and major Incidents.