Hobart
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 questioning skills developed in Investigation for Frontline Officers, this unit examines protocols for and approaches to interviewing witnesses and suspects in a range of investigative contexts. The questioning and interviewing techniques are explored within the context of serious or complex crimes, and the legislative and procedural requirements for interviews and interviewers are explored in depth.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Questioning for Investigators |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW473 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Dr Caroline Spiranovic |
| Teaching staff | 'UTAS trainers Kate Cashman and Caroline Spiranovic and Teaching team of Centre for Investigative Interviewing, Griffith University |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Detail requirements of legislation and relevant protocols for the interviewing of witnesses and suspects in Tasmania
- Apply appropriate questioning techniques to obtain accurate accounts in relation to serious or complex crimes
- Develop and implement strategies to overcome false or misleading information obtained during interviews
- Evaluate the investigative relevance and value of information gathered
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
LAW477 Investigation for Frontline Officers
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online scenarios and legislation: a set of multiple choice quizzes, short answer questions, and scenario responses relating to key legislative and departmental requirements related to investigations (40%); Simulated interviews: 1x suspect interview and 1x witness interview with both witnesses and suspects, including analysis and review of the interview (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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