JST226 Introduction to Police Investigations (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Justice Studies (JUSTU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will provide those students who intend seeking a career in a police service with a fundamental understanding of the investigative processes carried out by police. The central theme throughout is the application of those ethical and legal principles which impact on investigation practice. Investigation processes are examined with reference to logic, critical thinking and scientific method. Sources of information available to police are canvassed, with the final focus being on investigation and interviewing as evidence. Specific reference will be made to the P.E.A.C.E. model of investigative interviewing. The theoretical component is applied to investigation practice.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Internal | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST226
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Available for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Justice Studies (Policing)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to appreciate and articulate the necessity for ethical practice in investigation
- be able to critically appraise the role of investigation as one part of the profession of policing
- be able to describe the role of the general duties police officer in investigation
- be able to demonstrate the application of logic, critical thinking and scientific method to investigation
- be able to critically evaluate victims, witnesses, informants, physical evidence and intelligence as sources of information
- be able to understand the importance of ethical informant management
- be able to describe the importance of proper suspect identification procedures
- be able to discuss and apply ethical interviewing practice during investigations
- be able to conduct an effective investigative interview
- be able to demonstrate understanding of the legal principles which apply to the admission of confessional evidence in court
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- ethics in investigation - the role of the general duties officer in investigation - investigation and commmunity-based policing - investigation practice - victimology - sources of information - legal aspects of interviewing and investigation
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.