Program Overview

Program Overview

The subject PPP146 Investigative Practice 1 aims to develop investigative skills in line with the legal requirements of the NSW Police Force and the NSW Criminal Justice System. This subject introduces critical and logical thinking, crime scene processes, note-taking, and develops statement preparation skills required for the compilation of a Brief of Evidence.

Subject Outlines

The subject outlines are available for recent sessions, and it is noted that subject outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 2 (60) On Campus at Goulburn Campus
• Term 1 (75) On Campus at Goulburn Campus
• Term 2 (15) On Campus at Goulburn Campus
• Term 3 (45) On Campus at Goulburn Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is part of the School of Policing Studies.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is available only to students in the Associate Degree in Policing Practice. Students will require internet access.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Apply STOPAR as a critical thinking framework in policing scenarios
• Explain the investigative process applicable to the NSW Police Force
• Perform basic level investigative functions applicable to the role of a General Duties Constable
• Explain the PEACE model of investigative interviewing at an introductory level
• Perform basic crime scene processes and functions
• Explain the importance of information and Intelligence gathering and dissemination in the policing environment
• Compile a basic Brief of Evidence in accordance with the standards of the NSW Police Force and the criminal justice system

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• The STOPAR model of professional decision-making
• The law as it applies to NSW police investigations
• Basic level investigative functions applicable to the role of a General Duties Constable
• The PEACE model of investigative interviewing of witnesses, victims of crime, and suspects and statement taking
• Management of crime scenes and evidence gathering
• Intelligence gathering and reporting in the policing environment
• The law as it applies to the court system of NSW
• Basic Brief of Evidence preparation as part of the court process