JST536 Emerging Issues and Professional Practices in Trans-national Crime Investigations (16)

The subject analyses the theory of transnational crime, the emerging trends and practices of transnational crime investigations in addition to the policing of these types of global crimes. This study focuses upon the existing forms of (complex and sophisticated) criminal activity such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal arms trade and financial crime and also examines emerging forms of criminality such as environmental crime, trafficking of cultural property, piracy and organ trafficking. Students will explore local education programmes along with the dynamics of operational, strategic and tactical demands for enforcement response and political and social influences.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Manly Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Manly Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST536. 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

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Have an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the emerging trends within transnational crime in association with globalisation.
  • Be able to critically analyse the emerging practices of transnational organised crime groups and investigative responses.
  • Understand and critically analyse recent developments within the criminological theory of transnational crime.
  • Demonstrate a mastery and critical understanding of the theoretical, legal and regulatory approaches to transnational crime.
  • Be able to critically analyse and reflect upon the growth of collaboration strategies between global enforcement agencies and other organisations in the fight against transnational crime.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Module 1 - Recent developments in international law and legal processes in the fight against transnational crime.
  • Module 2 - The cyber technologies world as a vulnerability and as an investigative tool in transnational crime investigation.
  • Module 3 - Future strategies, practices and policies to combat emerging trends in transnational crime.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of JST536 in Session 3 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
International laws, guidance and collaboration
30
2
Emerging issues and criminological practices
40
3
Efficacy of contemporary investigative responses
30

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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