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PPP142 Investigative Practice 1B (4)

Abstract

This subject develops students for the role of police investigators. It prepares students to carry out minor investigations and conduct interviews in an ethical and professional manner. Furthermore, with a focus on the compilation of briefs of evidence, students will learn to obtain statements, develop fact sheets and prepare briefs of evidence. This learning is further advanced through students giving evidence in a mock court situation. This session 1B subject addresses this learning through introduction to key principles and some extension of these through ongoing application.This scaffolds students towards the Session 2 subject PPP134 Investigative Practice 2 in which such investigative skills are extended and deepened.

 

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Term 1
Distance*Goulburn Campus
Term 2
Distance*Goulburn Campus
Term 3
Distance*Goulburn Campus
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PPP142
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One termHD/FLSchool of Policing Studies

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice.  Students will require internet access.
Prerequisite(s)
PPP137 and PPP138 and PPP139 and PPP140

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to explain and apply police powers with respect to investigations of crime and traffic offences, and the detention and interrogation of suspected persons.
  • be able to describe the procedures required for presenting evidence in court.
  • be able to recognise, collect and preserve evidence taking into account legal considerations.
  • be able to fully investigate a variety of incidents, including the completion of relevant records and documents
  • be able to apply the PEACE model to an investigative interview
  • be able to conduct a free recall interview with a victim/witness
  • be able to identify the Rules of Evidence and apply them both in the crtitique and the preparation of a victim/witness statement
  • be able to prepare an admissible witness statement from an interview conducted with a victim/witness
  • be able to apply these key principles through ongoing integrated classroom and practical policing scenarios
  • be able to describe the key principles within each relevant (ADPP Session 1A and 1B) subject
  • be able to improve performance through evaluation and critical reflection

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Investigative interviewing
  • Rules of evidence
  • Statement preparation
  • Critical reflection

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 8 day residential school. Lectures, tutorials, practical simulations & role plays to provide practice and application opportunity.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.