Introduction
This unit develops skills, knowledge and understandings that will enable students to work within an investigative unit, and to take the lead in criminal investigations. Students will: explore contemporary techniques and technologies; discuss and analyse communication needs within and across investigations, units, and organisations; analyse ethical and legislative expectations and requirements for investigators and approaches to gathering intelligence and evidence; and assess risks to personnel, the organisation, the community, and the investigation itself.
Summary
| Unit name | Investigative Practice |
| Unit code | LAW478 |
| 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 |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Lead investigations which will withstand scrutiny and are ethical and lawful
- Describe and apply approaches to maintaining situational awareness beyond individual investigations
- Prepare written and oral investigative reports, records, and briefings to appraise appropriate people of investigation details
- Reflect on your role as an investigator within the criminal justice system
- Maintain and promote a safe working environment for you, your team, related personnel, and the public during criminal investigations
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered fully online and is based in the workplace (Tasmania Police). Includes three weeks of face to face activities in the classroom at the Tasmania Police Academy and a two-week secondment within an investigative area. |
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| Assessment | Scenarios and Legislation (15%)|Reflection & Critical Analysis (25%)|Infield Investigation (60%) |
| 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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