This module introduces the learner to investigative practice, counter terrorism, conducting investigations and digital policing. Students will specifically learn about supporting victims and witnesses, managing suspects, conducting investigations, investigating digitally enabled crime, building prosecution case files and giving evidence at court.

The module will also explain and explore the key concepts of information and intelligence and their importance to key areas of policing. There will be a focus on the National Decision Model, National Intelligence Model and National Briefing Model. Data protection legislation and regulations will be explained, as will the impact on society, individuals and the police service when data is mishandled by police.

Indicative content includes the following:
Process for recording of policing incidents
Supporting victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system
Managing offenders including arrest, caution detention and charging of suspects
Use of out of court disposal options
Building of prosecution case files
Disclosure of unused material in prosecution cases
Giving evidence in court

Principles, legislation and powers in conducting criminal investigations
Use of investigative actions and best practice in conducting investigations
Conducting interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects
Key legislation, policy and practice relevant to digital Investigation
Digitally enabled offending
Role of the Police in preventing digitally enabled crime
Evidential processes when using data or devices as part of a case file, including disclosure of unused
Management of information and intelligence
Digital policing.
Indicative content reflects the College of Policing National Policing Curriculum stipulated for delivery at level 4 of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship as follows:
Criminal Justice: 2.1 – 13.5 inclusive
Conducting Investigations: 1.1 – 9.11 inclusive
Information and Intelligence: 1.1 – 8.5 inclusive
Digital Policing: 1.1 – 7.2 inclusive.

The knowledge Check:
Consisting of 50 multiple choice questions
Taken over 20 hours
Learning Outcomes 1 – 4.

Lectures, tutorials, and pre-prepared learning material facilitated through use of the Blackboard VLE and MS Teams, will be used, as appropriate, to develop learners and prepare them for the workplace. The delivery team will employ a range of learning and teaching methodologies which may include group work, problem-based learning, learner presentations, feedback, and online tutor/learner-led discussions. A blended approach to delivery will be taken and a mix of methods used for formative knowledge checks.
A module handbook and other detailed supportive material such as assessment briefings is available to learners and will set out requirements and expectations in more detail.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system together with legislation, policy and practice used in the investigation of crime and dealing with digitally enabled offending. Knowledge and Understanding, Learning

2. Apply legislation, policy and authorised professional practice relating to the criminal justice system, investigation of crime and dealing with digitally enabled offending.
Learning, Application

3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation and guidance underpinning information and intelligence management
Knowledge and Understanding, Learning

4. Understand the complexities associated with the identification, collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence. This includes data protection and human rights considerations.
Problem Solving, Reflection

Blackboard VLE
MS Teams
University library and associated online learning materials.
Teaching spaces equipped with computer, projector, screen, white boards etc.
Live streaming/recording equipment/software.

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