PPP156 Investigative Practice 1B (6)

This subject aims to develop investigative skills in line with the legal requirements of the NSW Police Force and the NSW criminal justice system. The subject continues a focus on critical and logical thinking, note-taking, developing statement preparation skills and introduces the compilation of a Brief of Evidence. The PEACE model for investigative interviewing of suspects is introduced.

Availability

ADPP Period 1 (13)
Online
Goulburn Campus
ADPP Period 2 (33)
Online
Goulburn Campus
ADPP Period 3 (43)
Online
Goulburn Campus
ADPP Period 4 (53)
Online
Goulburn Campus
ADPP Period 5 (73)
Online
Goulburn Campus
ADPP Period 6 (83)
Online
Goulburn Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PPP156. 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

School of Policing Studies

Enrolment Restrictions

Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice.  Students will require internet access.

Prerequisites

PPP152 and PPP153 and PPP154

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to apply STOPAR as a critical thinking decision-making framework in policing scenarios
  • be able to perform basic level investigative functions applicable to the role of a General Duties Constable;
  • be able to explain the PEACE model of investigative interviewing relating to unwilling/uncooperative participants at an introductory level; and
  • be able to compile a basic Brief of Evidence in accordance with the standards of the NSW Police Force and the NSW criminal justice system.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The STOPAR model of professional decision-making;
  • The law as it applies to NSW police investigations;
  • Basic level investigative functions applicable to the role of a General Duties Constable;
  • The PEACE model of investigative interviewing of witnesses, victims of crime and suspects and statement taking;
  • The law as it applies to the court system of NSW; and
  • Basic Brief of Evidence preparation as part of the court process.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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