Crime Investigation

About

This course will introduce you to crime investigation techniques such as statement taking for victim and witnesses, evidence gathering at crime scenes and the subsequent management of evidence. You will also be introduced to investigative interviewing techniques for suspects utilising police models.

During the course you will:
• Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations and interviews
• Explain the appropriate processes for gathering and managing evidence / information that may be pertinent to an investigation
• Define the types of evidence that may be obtained during an investigation
• Provide students with an introduction to the two broad strands of evidence collection – securing physical evidence from scenes and securing evidence from people via interviews
• Facilitate an understanding of crime-scene related issues that may be encountered.

Course leader

Phil Rudkin, Principal Lecturer, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Target group

This course is ideal for students from all academic disciplines that have an interest in crime and crime investigation and meet our English language requirements.

Course aim

After studying on this course, you should be able to:

• Review the responsibilities of crime scene personnel and outline the steps required to protect a crime scene
• Chart and appraise the impact of key developments in police interview techniques on contemporary practices
• Assess legal and organisational requirements in relation to the interviewing of suspects, witnesses and victims and appraise the need for evidence-based policing within an investigation context
• Identify the correct recovery techniques for a range of trace evidence types
• Manage information relating to crime investigation
• Perform interviews in line with legal process and police policy.

You will look at mock case studies, and take part in interview workshops and reflective sessions.

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