School Of Social SciencesCriminal InvestigationsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400296.2
Discipline: POLICE STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
In 2010 this unit replaced by 101567 - Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence. This unit introduces students to the criminal investigation role of police officers. Whilst the term 'criminal investigation' is used to describe the work of detectives, in reality, all operational police officers undertake criminal investigation. Uniformed officers and detectives alike must have a sound understanding of common criminal offences, police powers and the appropriate means of presenting evidence to the courts. This unit outlines different types of criminal investigation undertaken by police. The unit focuses on basic investigative practices which are common to all investigators and provides insight into the more specialised investigative techniques utilised by detectives. The unit feature case-based scenarios covering a broad range of criminal offences. This unit's content builds on the content of Introduction to Policing Practice and Law, Evidence and Procedure.