Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
7107PSCPD-APR-MTP
7107PSCPD-JAN-MTP
7107PSCPD-SEP-MTP
Aims
Every investigator requires an in-depth knowledge of the role that intelligence plays in the investigation process. Intelligence is a vital component of law enforcement activity, particularly as it underpins all investigations, allowing the investigator’s hypotheses to be tested, working within the governing legislation to utilise intelligence gathering methods, theories and analytical techniques to assist in subject identification, including victims, witnesses and suspects.
This module aims to raise the students’ awareness of how intelligence-led policing and law enforcement activity assists the investigation process. The sessions will take the student through a structured, methodical process within an intelligence-led law enforcement environment, critically examining the principles of intelligence and the resulting analysis that supports crime investigations, considering how the investigator will implement and develop an intelligence-led approach to support the overarching investigation strategy.
The module will also examine some of the wider strategic issues managed by the investigator along with the role of partner agencies when providing intelligence to support an investigation.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The principles of Intelligence-led Policing
Inference Development
The National Intelligence Model process
Intelligence tools and techniques
Intelligence as a performance tool
The use of intelligence and covert techniques within reactive and proactive investigations
Intelligence as evidence
Additional Information:Programme code: 36240
There are no professional body requirements at present. Developments of the
College of Policing are constantly monitored and incorporated, where appropriate.
Benchmark Statement:
There are no subject benchmarks for police studies but cognisance has been taken
of the evolving police professionalisation agenda and where applicable the
requirements of the College of Policing, together with appropriate National
Occupational Standards for policing set out by Skills for Justice, the Benchmark
Statements for Criminology and other QAA Benchmark Statements when
appropriate.
Mode and Duration of Study:
This CPD module will be offered on a part time basis and through delivery on-site (at LJMU), off-site or through a blended delivery process incorporating some distance learning where necessary.
The university’s Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas, will be utilised to support the delivery of this programme.
This programme will be available from March 2019 and whilst the intake month is flexible, it is possible to commence the programme in semester 1, semester 2 or during the summer period. The duration of study will usually be across 18 weeks,
Criteria for Admission:
The entry requirement is a first degree at 2:2 or above, international equivalent.
This CPD module is open to recruitment for Police Officers or Police
Staff. The content of the programme is also of relevance to individuals working in
other law enforcement agencies who will manage and deal with intelligence as a
key element of their work processes (e.g. the NCA, DWP and H&S Executive).
Name of Final Award:
Certificate of Professional Development - Use of Intelligence in Covert and Reactive Investigations.
Student Support:
The University aims to provide students with access to appropriate and timely
information, support and guidance to ensure that they are able to benefit fully from
their time at LJMU. All students are assigned a Personal Tutor to provide academic
support and when necessary signpost students to the appropriate University support
services.
Student Advice and Wellbeing Services provide students with advice, support and
information, particularly in the areas of; student funding and financial matters,
disability, advice and support to international students, study support,
accommodation, health, wellbeing and counselling.
Assessment Regulations:
As a programme leading to academic award by LJMU, this module operates within the University's Academic Framework, details of which are available at https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/academic-qualityand-regulations/academic-framework
Attendance Requirements
Students should strive to attend all taught sessions in line with the University's Attendance Policy.
This course was written in March 2019.
Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality:
All programmes leading to LJMU awards have been designed and approved in
accordance with the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, including the Framework
for Higher Education Qualifications in the UK (FHEQ) and subject benchmark
statements where applicable. The University is subject to periodic review of its
quality and standards by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), published review
reports are available on the QAA website at www.qaa.ac.uk
The University uses the results of student feedback from internal and external student surveys, module evaluation questionnaires and meetings with student representatives to improve the quality of programmes. The quality of teaching is assured through staff review and staff development in learning, teaching and assessment.
All programmes are reviewed annually and periodically, informed by a range of data
and feedback, to ensure quality and standards of programmes and to make
improvements.
The University is maintaining the threshold academic standards set for awards in
accordance with the FHEQ and applicable subject benchmark statements. The
assessment process measures student achievement rigor
Assessments
Portfolio
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