On successful completion of the module, apprentices will be able to:
1 - Illustrate the role of an investigator within criminal justice system;
2 - demonstrate an awareness of a range of disposal options for offenders; and,
3 - describe the role of a police constable when providing a response to digital crime including advice, support and investigation.
In this module, students will look in more depth at the criminal justice process. They will be taught the processes and authorisations associated with bail; the processes for building effective case files and managing exhibits; the processes for provision of materials for disclosure by CPS; the stages of the court process and the responsibilities associated with giving evidence at court; and interpretations and analysis that can be drawn from evidence given.
Management of data, information and intelligence is taught in this module and students will learn the relevant legislation/guidance underpinning information and intelligence in policing; an understanding of practical issues pertaining to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence; how information and intelligence held by other agencies can help police operations; data protection regulations and their impact on professional policing; the issues that can arise when data management protocols are not adhered to; the rights of the individual in respect of information held about them; and the considerations associated with handling information and intelligence about vulnerable people.
A section of this module centres around digital policing. Students will be taught about the prevalence of technology and devices in modern society and their effect on policing; the personal and organisational risks associated with using personal devices and being a member of law enforcement; types of internet-facilitated crimes, and individuals who may be especially vulnerable; the role of the police in providing crime prevention advice for crimes with a digital element; an appropriate initial police response to a report of an incident involving digital devices; and how to employ appropriate evidential processes when using data or devices as part of a case file.
This module will encourage students to reflect on where knowledge associated with British Values, Prevent, Healthy Relationships and Safeguarding have been developed.
English language, and where appropriate maths skills, will be developed through this module. The skills associated with the above subjects are developed to support student understanding of the responsibilities associated with giving evidence at court; and interpretations and analysis that can be drawn from evidence given.
A section of this module centres around digital policing. Digital skills will also be developed through the utilisation of online resources such as the University's VLE, e-Portfolio system and Leeds Trinity University Library system.
The large cohort is split into 3 smaller groups of approximately 26 students for this module who will rotate around the core subjects of digital policing, investigative skills and the criminal justice process. This will allow for greater interaction, discussion, facilitation and plenary to explore these key concepts.
Independent study time should be spent on specific pre learning (on-demand learning – available to all students on Moodle), for example, engaging in specific background reading of the topic and online exercises. Post learning activities will be provided by the module tutor, but these will generally be assessment focused enabling the learner to achieve the assessment requirements.
All activities and materials provided on Moodle will support the module content for the module delivery including pre, live and post activities and resources.The sequencing of the sessions will provide re-enforcement of the theoretical concepts developed during the delivery in a progressive pattern, aimed at developing knowledge and overall understanding.
Small group teaching
Hours: 140
Intended Group Size: 26
Guided independent study
Hours: 60
Further details relating to assessment
The practical scenario will test the application of knowledge relating to public protection in an operational context.
The digital policing assessment will require students to conduct research on the internet to establish some information and intelligence to demonstrate proficiency when conducting digital research. The employing police force will run this module and so carry out the assessment.
Please note that all assessments must be passed (at 40 for numerical marks) as a requirement of the College of Policing.
Module Coordinator - Marina Hasan
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NOT APPLICABLE
Semester(s) Offered - 4AP