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JST491 Ethical Issues in Investigation (8)
AbstractThis subject will address the ethical dimensions of investigative practice in such a way that students can focus on their own specific spheres of professional practice. Included will be ethical issues in relation to the use of whistleblowers, the use of forensic evidence, and competing investigative outcomes. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: JST491
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Policing Studies |
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Enrolment restrictionsAvailable only to students in:
Master of Arts (Child Protection Investigation)
Graduate Diploma of Child Protection Investigation
Master of Arts (Investigations Management)
Graduate Diploma of Investigation Management
Master of Arts (Fraud Investigation)
Graduate Diploma of Fraud Investigation
Master of Arts (Fire Investigation)
Graduate Diploma of Fire Investigation
Graduate Certificate in Fire Investigation |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to conceptualise the ethical dimensions of investigative functions, both in general and in their specific professional domain - be able to critique, with others, the main ethical issues concerning investigations within their own professional domain - be able to recognise and frame relevant problems of occupational practice in ethical terms - be able to apply ethical considerations to problems of professional and organisational practice |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: - investigative ethics
- justice, equality and investigation
- investigative outcomes: law, morality, justice
- ethical issues in relation to whistleblowers
- ethical issues in the use of intelligence
- ethical issues in profiling and investigative psychology
- ethical issues re the use of forensic evidence
- ethical issues in investigative techniques |
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.