Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7226PS-APR-MTP
7226PS-JAN-MTP
7226PS-SEP-MTP
Aims
Those who are tasked with the investigation of homicide require an in-depth knowledge of the investigative process. The aim and distinctive quality of the module is to critically explore this process from early stage case management including key roles and responsibilities, review and oversight through to the trial process and beyond.
The module aims to illustrate how the investigative process develops and how decision making which is affected by bias, culture, pressure and accountability can influence outcomes. The module will encourage students to reflect on their relationship with this process.
The module will pay special attention to the issues impacting on the relationship between the investigator and key stakeholders involved in homicide investigations and it will examine the psychological impacts on the investigator.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate how the investigative process develops, how decision making can influence outcomes and how this fits into the review and oversight of homicide investigation
2.
Critically engage with, explain, analyse and evaluate the central issues surrounding the relationship between the investigator and the judicial process.
3.
Examine and critically analyse the impact of investigative bias, ethics and police culture on the investigative process.
4.
Critically analyse how diversity of investigators and investigations can impact on the legitimacy of homicide enquiries.
5.
Critically evaluate the psychological consequences of homicide investigation on the investigator and the impact of adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Key roles and responsibilities.
Impact and consequences of investigative bias, ethics and police culture
Diversity and cultural awareness and how this impacts on legitimacy of the investigation of homicide.
The role of CCTV and digital analytics/cyber.
The role of the Investigative interview advisor.
The role of the media Review and Oversight
The role of the Prosecution and Defence
The trial process – including the journey with the family and beyond.
Appeals Psychological consequences of homicide investigation on the investigator – adaptive and maladaptive coping; burnout.
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments associated with the College of Policing and other relevant government departments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.