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Blackboard VLE

University library and associated online learning materials.

Teaching spaces equipped with computer, projector, screen, white boards etc.

Live streaming/recording equipment/software.

None

Assessment 1:

Production of a 2000-word essay (weighted at 100%), reflecting on operational deployment in the investigative arena with focus on demonstrating knowledge and application of legislation, policy and practice utilised in complex investigations, together with an evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies utilised when conducting such investigations.

Learning outcomes 1 – 3.

This is a wide-ranging module that consolidates learning in relation to concepts and practicalities of being a police constable. It incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing Degree Holder Entry Programme Curriculum for the following areas:
Information & Intelligence: Sections 1 - 3.
Conducting Investigations: Sections 1 - 4.
Appendix 1 details all the learning and indicative content covered in this module.

The below is a summary of what the content includes:
Local force structures
Cross-border co-operation
NIM as a business process
Information and intelligence tactical options
Methods of evaluation: pre-, during and post operation
Using lessons learned to influence policing strategies
Additional investigative strategies for complex investigations
Briefing and de-briefing models in complex investigations

Fast-track actions
Covert methods in investigations
Specialist roles and support available in complex investigations
Disclosure in complex or major investigations, including sensitive material
Victims and witnesses in complex investigations
Complex and serious offending
Interviewing in complex investigations

This module is taken in the 2nd year of the programme. Learning for this module will be based around students committing 200 hours of study this being split between 40 hours of direct contact with teaching staff and 160 hours of independent study and workplace learning.

It is taken as an alternative to the Advanced Operational Policing (Response, Roads & Community) module to reflect learning needed for a chosen area of Specialist deployment upon completion of the Programme.

Students will be taught in a mixture of lectures and tutorials. The majority will be delivered face to face but there are a variety of synchronised sessions and on-line activities that take place away from a physical location.

Academic support (face to face and online) will be available throughout the module.

There will be regular formative knowledge checks and other sessions of formative assessment.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation, policy and practice utilised in complex investigations.

Knowledge & understanding,

Learning

2. Demonstrate application of legislation, policy and practice when dealing with victims and witnesses.

Application, Enquiry, Problem Solving

3. Critically evaluate the application of investigative strategies, including intelligence, to the investigative process.

Enquiry, Analysis, Communication, Reflection