UO Policing Investigations and Intelligence

Course aim

This course provides an introduction to the principles, approaches and methods of criminal investigation. Students will examine the methods of collecting evidence and the application of intelligence processes supporting criminal investigations. Students will evaluate police accountability mechanisms that influence policing transparency, integrity and public trust.

Course content

This course examines criminal investigation principles and approaches; crime scene identification, preservation and examination; police approaches to search, seizure and the maintenance of evidence for exhibit purposes. Students will apply strategic thinking and intelligence analysis in the application of intelligence processes to support criminal investigations. Students will critically evaluate the ethical and privacy considerations that arise from technological innovations in crime investigations and forensic analysis.

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online	N/A x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation