Description
This module provides students with an understanding of the processes and actors operating throughout the course of a criminal investigation from the crime scene itself, to the collection and analysis of evidence, its interpretation and eventual presentation in a courtroom. The various stages of the investigation and detection processes will be examined which will include an introduction to crime scene management methods; the influence of various criminological theories about offender behaviour how they relate to criminal investigations; knowledge concerning the production of intelligence and evidence by forensic science; an understanding of the influence of the law and the courts. This module offers lectures from various experts and professionals with specialisms in particular aspects of the investigation and detection of crime. Our visiting lecturers bring casework experience to complement the theoretical underpinnings of the module themes.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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