JST335 Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Intelligence (8)

This subject provides students with a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of the use of intelligence in the law enforcement field. It will equip the student with an understanding of intelligence basics, critical reasoning and analysis, ethics in intelligence in law enforcement, operational intelligence practice, along with some of the modern techniques and tools utilised in obtaining the intelligence product.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Manly Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST335. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is restricted to the following courses: -

    Bachelor of Policing
    Bachelor of Policing (Investigations)
    Bachelor of Border Management
    Bachelor of Public Safety and Security.
    Diploma of Policing Investigations
    Diploma of Investigations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the intelligence process and its application to law enforcement and security.
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of a range of contemporary intelligence issues and problems.
  • Be able to make independent judgements in a range of intelligence contexts, including preparing intelligence briefs.
  • Be able to demonstrate strong written communication skills in the context of intelligence briefs and other written tasks.
  • Be able to demonstrate the use of cognitive skills in evaluating criminal intelligence product.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Topic 1 - Critical reasoning and analysis
  • Topic 2 - Intelligence basics
  • Topic 3 - The intelligence professional
  • Topic 4 - Intelligence, ethics and the law
  • Topic 5 - Criminal Intelligence

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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