PC3H011 - Digital Investigators: Digital and Cyber Crime Investigation 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC3H011 | ||
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| Module Title: | Digital Investigators: Digital and Cyber Crime Investigation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Alun Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Helen Martin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | N/A | ||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of digital crime investigation practices, digital policing, and the challenges associated with e-crime. This module will also provide students with knowledge of key legislation and regulations governing digital technology's role in criminal investigations.
Content Summary
This module aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of digital crime investigation practices and principles. It explores the complexities associated with digital policing and digitally facilitated crimes, including e-crime and its links to organised crime. The module also covers key terminology, legislation, and regulations related to digital technology's role in criminal investigations.
Module Content:
- Introduction to Digital Crime Investigation
- Exploring how practitioners conduct digital and cyber-enabled criminal investigations.
- Emulating a digitally facilitated criminal investigation process.
- Digital Policing and Terminology
- Understanding key digital technology terminology
- Gaining insights into digital policing how it plays a part in criminal investigations.
Legislation and Regulations
- Examining laws and regulations relevant to technology use in digital policing
- Application to specific offences within the Serious and Organised Crime module
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E-Crime and Its Challenges
- Investigating various forms of e-crime
- Discussing e-crime's impact on individuals and businesses, as well as its connections to organised crime.
Investigation Principles
- Understanding the importance of intelligence management and evidence gathering
- Examining case studies, reports, and procedures related to investigations.
- Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) and Digital Investigation
- Applying the National Decision-Making Model (NDM) to support investigations.
- Understand forensic investigative practices.
Practical Exercises and Scenarios:
- Engaging in role-play exercises that test practical understanding of digital policing.
- Evaluating connections between law, procedure, and professional practice
- Evidential Management
- Applying legislation in practice, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and Data Protection Act 2018
- Addressing crime scene protocols and evidence analysis procedures
The module aligns with the National Police Chiefs Council Good Practice Guide on Digital Evidence V5 (ACPO) and focuses on understanding the chain of custody, evidential integrity, and practical applications of digital forensic evidence in the investigative process.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 46 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically apply digital crime investigation principles to a case of serious & organised crime. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Case Investigation Report | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ||