PC0S006 - Police Law and Crime Investigation 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC0S006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Police Law and Crime Investigation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Hilary Miller | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Janine Vickery, Helen Martin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To improve students’ understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role, techniques and ethical principles of investigative practices using case studies.
To provide potential recruits with an introduction to PACE and ethical principles in investigation and their operational relevance.
Content Summary
Features of a criminal investigation. Types, sources, the techniques of gathering and protection of, and attrition of evidence.
The scope of forensic evidence and rules of forensic science.
Case studies.
Analysis of crime cases with special emphasis on investigation, the sifting and presentation of evidence and key issues raised in trials.
Introduction to PACE.
British Constitution
Capacity and mental health in the Criminal Justice System,
Introduction to evidence in criminal cases. The role of the police and the Crown Prosecution Service in the Criminal Justice System.
Introduction to ethical policing principles within investigations.
The progression of a criminal case from arrest, to custody office, finally to the Courts. Overview of Human Rights.
This module includes mandatory formative assessment activities, to support students learning and development prior to summative assessment tasks.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 44 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 74 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate understanding of how ethical principles define both the responsibilities of police officers and the limits of police action within the criminal investigation process. |
| LO2 | Define and explore a range of criminal investigative practices used within the Criminal Justice System. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Create and present an information broadcast to explain the different fields and techniques used in criminal investigations | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Create an academic essay to explain the ethical principles that criminal investigators must consider in the course of an investigation | 0 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |