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Criminal Investigation

FREE PDF Certificate | Audio Visual Learning | 10 CPD Points | Tutor Support | 1 Year Access


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Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
7 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Each session in this course is thorough and easy-to-understand. The extensive course materials of Criminal Investigation are accessible at any time and from any location, allowing you to study at your own speed in the comfort of your own home. Throughout the course, you will receive tutor support, and our helpful customer service is available around-the-clock to help you with any problems you might face while studying the Criminal Investigation.

What You Get Out Of Studying With Janets

  • Free PDF certificate upon successful completion of the course
  • Full one-year access to course materials
  • Instant assessment results
  • Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday
  • Study the course at your own pace
  • Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
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  • Study at your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device
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CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

The course is delivered through Janets’ online learning platform. The Criminal Investigation has no formal teaching deadlines, meaning you are free to complete the course at your own pace.

Course Modules

***Criminal Investigation***

Module 01: Required Skills to Become a Criminal Investigator

  • Definition of a Crime Investigator
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Criminal Investigator
  • Necessary Skills of a Criminal Investigator
  • Thinking Process
  • Decision Making
  • The Investigative Mindset
  • The Code of Ethics
  • The Pathway to Becoming a Criminal Investigator
  • Career as a Criminal Investigator

Module 02: An Introduction to a Private Detective

  • What is a Private Detective?
  • Roles and Responsibilities of a Private Detective
  • Duties of a Private Investigator
  • Skills and Characteristics Required to be a Good Private Detective
  • Need and Scope of Private Detective
  • Dangers faced by Private Detective
  • Career as a Private Detective

Module 03: Criminal Intelligence

  • An Introduction to Intelligence
  • The intelligence process
  • National Intelligence Model: the United Kingdom
  • Analysis and analytical Process

Module 04: Crime Scene Investigation

  • Introduction
  • Police Goals and Objectives
  • Evidence Collection
  • Actions of the Initial Responding Officer
  • Processing Methodology
  • Narrative Descriptions
  • Crime Scene Photography

Module 05: Collecting and Packaging Physical Evidence

  • Locating Physical Evidence
  • Collecting and Packaging Physical Evidence
  • Handling Evidence
  • Packaging Evidence
  • Biological Materials
  • DNA Evidence
  • Maintaining The Chain of Custody
  • Obtaining Standard/Reference Samples
  • Submitting Evidence To The Laboratory
  • Ensuring Crime Scene Safety

Module 06: Fingerprints: Your Personal Signature

  • Getting a Grip on Fingerprints
  • Developing The Science: A Trip Through Fingerprint History
  • Measuring bodies: A precursor to fingerprinting
  • Using Ridge Patterns
  • Grouping by arches, loops, and whorls
  • Developing the Henry System
  • Using Chemistry to Expose Prints
  • Cleaning up the Print: Digital Techniques

Module 07: DNA Analysis

  • Overview
  • The Function and Structure Of DNA
  • DNA Identification
  • Collection And Preservation of DNA Evidence
  • Preparing DNA Samples For Fingerprinting
  • Summary

Module 08: Criminology and Criminal Psychology

  • Criminology
  • Definition of Crime
  • Types of Crime
  • Classification of Crime
  • Psychology and Criminal Psychology
  • Open Source of Information

Module 09: Violent Crimes and Cyber Criminology

  • Violence and Conflicts
  • Crime and Social Media
  • Why Cybercrime Occurs
  • The Dark Web
  • Detecting cyber attackers
  • Threat Analysis and Prediction

Module 10: Business Theft and fraud

  • Major Types of Fraud and Corruption
  • Identify Theft
  • Crime in the Corporate Sector
  • Corruption and Fraud in Policing
  • Fraud and Corruption in Times of Disaster

Module 11: Domestic Investigation and Types

  • Defining Domestic Abuse
  • Role of Investigators in Domestic Abuses
  • Marital cases
  • Divorce cases
  • Child Abuse
  • Elder Abuse
  • Asset investigation

Module 12: Victimology

  • Introduction to Victimology
  • A Constructive View
  • Expectations of the Victim
  • Communication of Victimisation

Module 13: Dealing with Crime

  • Overview
  • The Investigative Function
  • Supporting Activities
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Organization and Management

Module 14: Tracing and Surveillance Techniques

  • Overview
  • Smart Visual Surveillance
  • Gait Recognition
  • Attribute Analysis
  • Surveillance for Security and Defense

Module 15: Effective Interrogation Techniques

  • The Search for Truth
  • Psychophysiological Basis of Forensic Assessment
  • Interview vs Interrogation
  • Question Formulation
  • Nonverbal Behavioral Assessment

Module 16: Basic Operations of Firearms

  • Introduction
  • Types of Firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Laser Sights
  • Quality Practice
  • Dry Practice
  • GPS of Personal Defense

Module 17: Firearms Examination

  • Characteristics of Firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Firearms Evidence
  • Gunshot Residue (GSR) Analysis
  • Collecting Firearms Evidence
  • Handling of Firearms
  • Cartridge Cases
  • Bullets
  • Test Firing
  • Powder Pattern Examination

Module 18: Forensic Psychology

  • Introduction
  • Ethical Principles
  • Forensic Science

Module 19: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales

  • Overview
  • What is Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice: Functions and Form
  • Criminal Justice In England and Wales
  • Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA)
  • Aims of the Criminal Justice System

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course.

After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate as proof of your expertise.

Certification

All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the certificate, which will be delivered by post for £9.99.

Who is this course for?

Thecourse is ideal for those who are interested or already working in this sector.

Requirements

No prior qualifications are needed for Learners to enrol on this course.

Career path

This Criminal Investigation course will assist you to get your desired job in the relevant field. The course will also progress your career, regardless of your present job status.

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