Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Placement
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6203PSDA-APR-MTP
6203PSDA-JAN-MTP
6203PSDA-SEP-MTP
6203PSDA-SEP_NS-MTP
Aims
The module is intended to ensure that DA’s have the knowledge understanding and skills to conduct more complex investigations, including both live and cold cases.
They will review the evidence base in this area and research how to implement and develop practical solutions to provide effective policing methods in this area whilst furthering their own competence within the pathway.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically appraise the knowledge and skills required to conduct complex investigations. Evidencing an understanding of the relevance of liaising with specialists in relation to complex live (or cold) cases.
2.
Compare and contrast methods to balance the intricacies associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation, taking into account any additional professional considerations.
3.
Express ways to ensure the well being and resilience of the investigative team and self during a complex investigation.
4.
Participate in complex victim/witness and suspect interviewing.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Relevant legislation. Initial assessment and management of potential vulnerabilities of victim(s)/witness(es)/suspect(s). Additional strategies that may be required to support the investigation. Use of media, mass screening etc. Community considerations. Briefing and de-briefing using recognised national formats. Recording the tasking of others, including experts or specialist advisors. Conducting and prioritising fast-track responses in an auditable and retrievable format. Role of internal specialists, including: • Crime Scene Investigator • Digital or traditional forensics • Digital Media Investigator • Financial Investigator • Senior Investigating Officer • Firearms Covert methods and their use in an investigation. Role of coroner. Offender management – Guns and gangs. Impact on and Support required for victims, including therapeutic support, consent issues and maintaining on-going support throughout the investigation. The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Process. Welfare of self and others during an investigation Role of the CPS, early engagement and pre-trial case conferences.
Relevant legislation. Initial assessment and management of potential vulnerabilities of victim(s)/witness(es)/suspect(s). Additional strategies that may be required to support the investigation. Use of media, mass screening etc. Community considerations. Briefing and de-briefing using recognised national formats. Recording the tasking of others, including experts or specialist advisors. Conducting and prioritising fast-track responses in an auditable and retrievable format. Role of internal specialists, including: • Crime Scene Investigator • Digital or traditional forensics • Digital Media Investigator • Financial Investigator • Senior Investigating Officer • Firearms Covert methods and their use in an investigation. Role of coroner. Offender management – Guns and gangs. Impact on and Support required for victims, including therapeutic support, consent issues and maintaining on-going support throughout the investigation. The Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Process. Welfare of self and others during an investigation Role of the CPS, early engagement and pre-trial case conferences.
Module Overview:
The module is intended to ensure that you have the knowledge, understanding and skills to conduct more complex investigations. You will review the evidence base and research how to implement and develop practical solutions to provide effective policing methods in this area whilst furthering your own competence within the pathway.
The module is intended to ensure that you have the knowledge, understanding and skills to conduct more complex investigations. You will review the evidence base and research how to implement and develop practical solutions to provide effective policing methods in this area whilst furthering your own competence within the pathway.
Additional Information:
Each of the Pathways are specified by the PSRB and the employing force. This module will sit alongside the research project and ensure the student has the required knowledge. It is not a research project in itself.
All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released.
Each of the Pathways are specified by the PSRB and the employing force. This module will sit alongside the research project and ensure the student has the required knowledge. It is not a research project in itself.
All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released.