Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Workshop

Module Offerings

7159PS-JAN-MTP

Aims

The module aims to critically examine the principles of a crime investigation, taking the student through a structured, methodical process of a major crime investigation, discussing the initial stages, the factors considered in prioritising lines of enquiry and the preservation of evidence. It will also examine how the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) will implement and develop the overarching investigation plan and various supporting strategies, setting key milestones to ensure focus. Students will also examine some of the wider strategic issues managed by the SIO, together with the role often played by partner agencies in supporting an investigation.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the initial stages of a major crime investigation, the preservation of evidence and prioritisation of main lines of enquiry
2.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the implementation and development of an overarching investigation plan and the various supporting strategies
3.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the legal and ethical considerations for the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) in managing an ongoing investigation into major crime
4.
Critically evaluate the wider strategic issues faced by the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and the role of partner agencies in supporting the investigation

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Understanding the initial stages of an investigation Implementing and developing the investigation strategies Witness management Suspect management Strategic considerations Legal and ethical considerations Key partners
Module Overview:
This module aims to critically examine the principles of a crime investigation, taking you through a structured, methodical process of a major crime investigation, discussing the initial stages, the factors considered in prioritising lines of enquiry and the preservation of evidence.

It will also examine how the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) will implement and develop the overarching investigation plan and various supporting strategies, setting key milestones to ensure focus.

You will also examine some of the wider strategic issues managed by the SIO, together with the role often played by partner agencies in supporting an investigation. This module focuses on the key role of leadership in investigation including; the role and responsibilities of the lead investigator, investigation strategy and work with partner agencies.
Additional Information:This module focuses on the key role of leadership in investigation including; the role and responsibilities of the lead investigator, investigation strategy and work with partner agencies.

Assessments

Essay