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Unit name Investigation for Frontline Officers
Unit code LAW477
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Law
Discipline Law
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Learning Outcomes

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Conduct a simple investigation and manage physical evidence
  4. Prepare written and oral investigative reports, records and briefings to appraise appropriate personnel of investigation details

Fees

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 (30%);

In-field investigation: supervised by Tasmania Police mentor/assessor (40%),

Simulated interviews, including analysis and review of the interview (30%)

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