Courses & Units
Investigation for Frontline Officers LAW477
Please note; this unit is only available to students approved for study in the Investigative Practice specialisation of R4C Bachelor of Arts with Professional Honours. For further information; please contact dpfem.enquiries@utas.edu.au.
Introduction
Building on basic investigation and interviewing skills developed through previous training or in the workplace, this unit develops skills that will enable each student to conduct simple investigations on their own. Students will engage with contemporary literature regarding investigative techniques and technologies, intelligence gathering and evaluation, and questioning techniques that minimise errors and enable free narratives. Students will interact with skilled practitioners to discuss and develop understandings of and skills in: searches, written and oral briefings for internal and external audiences, physical evidence management, court file development, and the determination and following of investigative leads.
Summary
| Unit name | Investigation for Frontline Officers |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW477 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Kate Cashman |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Detail and adhere to requirements of legislation and jurisdictional policies and procedures relating to investigations, including informant management and the interviewing of witnesses and suspects
- Conduct interviews and interactions suited to the investigative context with a witness and/or suspect in order to obtain relevant, accurate and complete accounts and information
- Conduct a simple investigation and manage physical evidence
- Prepare written and oral investigative reports, records and briefings to appraise appropriate personnel of investigation details
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091105 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Online scenarios & legislation (30%)|Simulated interviews (30%)|In-field investigation (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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