Abstract
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 … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
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 … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to apply STOPAR as a critical thinking decision-making framework in policing scenarios
2.
be able to perform basic level investigative functions applicable to the role of a General Duties Constable;
3.
be able to explain the PEACE model of investigative interviewing relating to unwilling/uncooperative participants at an introductory level; and
4.
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.
Enrolment restrictions
Available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice.
Pre-requisite
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students will require internet access.