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
This unit is based in the workplace and will support you to become an investigator at the level of a Detective. Members of Tasmania Police who are not designated detectives who transfer to an investigative area should apply to complete LAW476 the Detective Portfolio to obtain their designation as detective.
The purpose of your detective portfolio is to serve as a collection of evidence that you can and have demonstrated the skills, attitudes, and understandings expected of a new Detective in Tasmania Police. Over a twelve-month period, you will collect evidence to demonstrate your attainment of each Intended Learning Outcome (and the associated criteria) listed below.
Summary
| Unit name | Detective Portfolio |
| Unit code | LAW476 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor James Dwyer |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): Tasmania Police |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Conduct interviews and interactions with a variety of witnesses and suspects to obtain relevant, accurate and complete accounts and information to support a range of investigations;
- Conduct a thorough investigation including the use of internal and external sources;
- Build and manage relationships with victims, informants, colleagues, and suspects during investigative and judicial processes;
- Complete Supreme Court files to support a successful prosecution with admissible evidence;
- Maintain investigations that are safe, withstand scrutiny and are ethical and fair.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
LAW477 Investigation for Frontline OfficersTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is based in the workplace but instructions on assignments and submission of these assignments will be facilitated online through MyLO. |
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| Assessment | 3rd month portfolio submission|7th month portfolio submission|Final detective portfolio submission |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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