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Undergraduate USA-JUST2013-2023

Policing Investigations and Intelligence

An introduction to the tools and processes of criminal investigation in Australia. You’ll discover how investigators collect evidence and work a crime scene. Explore the purpose and process of a police interview. Delve into forensics. 

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$2,100 $3,025

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Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

  • 18 Sep 2023
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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Discuss the techniques and approaches underpinning criminal investigation processes and procedures.
  2. Apply knowledge of crime scene identification and management processes to simulated crime events.
  3. Evaluate the methods of evidence management for exhibit purposes
  4. Apply analytical techniques to produce intelligence products to support criminal investigations.
  5. Evaluate the roles of the key agencies comprising the National Intelligence Community.
Topics covered
    • Criminal investigation principles and approaches
    • Investigation procedures part 1
    • Investigation procedures part 2
    • Crime scene management
    • Evidence collection and management
    • Identification and forensic procedures
    • Intelligence strategies, research and analytics tools
    • Intelligence agencies
    • Counter-terrorism
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This course introduces the principles, approaches and methods of criminal investigation and intelligence work. It is designed to develop an understanding of the roles of investigators and common procedures and tasks performed to progress investigations.  

This course is ideal for those who currently work in or intend to work in administration, management, or intelligence roles in criminal justice organisations, including police, courts, correctional services and victim and offender support organisations.  

The weekly topics are arranged to follow the sequence of tasks involved in criminal investigations and intelligence work.

You will explore procedures covering the recording and drafting of interviews with victims, witnesses and offenders, arrests, identification of victims and suspects, and the latest developments in forensic science.

In the later weeks of the course, you will explore the evolution of Australia's national intelligence and security agencies and be introduced to the various roles each perform in safeguarding Australia's borders and security interests against terrorist threats. 

The course is very practical in its delivery, introducing you to the tools, emerging technologies and latest research concerning investigation procedures, crime scene investigation and forensic intelligence.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. 

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Assessments

Report (1500words),test/Quiz (200 word equivalent),Report (1000 words) (60%) Essay (1800 words)(40%)

  • reports and test Quiz 200 word equivalent (60%)
  • 1800 words (40%)
Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).

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