Conduct police investigations

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUAPOLIV002A, 'Conduct police investigations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct police investigations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Evaluate operational direction

1.1 Investigation is conducted in accordance with investigation plan

1.2 Process of continual assessment is applied to evaluate progress, and new directions are implemented in response to unforeseen events

1.3 Regular briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel are conducted to ensure the sharing of information

2. Manage information relevant to investigations

2.1 Relevance and reliability of information sources are assessed in accordance with organisational guidelines

2.2 Work practices and/or investigative techniques that address emerging technologies are used to obtain information relevant to the investigation

2.3 Relevant information is legitimately analysed, and documented to progress the investigation

2.4 Evidence from incoming information is controlled in accordance with organisational guidelines

2.5 All information obtained throughout the conduct of the investigation is assessed to determine relevance

3. Investigate subjects and suspects

3.1 All relevant information is applied to identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and to eliminate persons who are not

3.2 Persons relevant to the investigation are interviewed in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines

3.3 All organisational avenues of inquiry and investigative procedures are considered and utilised to identify subjects and suspects

3.4 Investigation techniques are applied, in accordance with jurisdictional laws, policies, guidelines and established Codes of Ethical/Professional Conduct

4. Develop profiles

4.1 Movements of profile subjects/suspects relating to the offence are identified and recorded

4.2 Available information and intelligence is recorded in subject/suspect profiles

4.3 Risk/threat levels of subjects/suspects contribute to profiles and inform subsequent actions

4.4 Documented profiles are securely distributed to inform relevant operatives in accordance with organisational policy

4.5 Profiles are assessed to identify further avenues of inquiry

5. Finalise investigations

5.1 Relevant recommendations regarding the investigation are developed and forwarded to the relevant authorities for consideration/implementation

5.2 Persons relevant to the investigation are advised of investigation outcomes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

5.3 Case management systems are updated to reflect the status of the investigation

5.4 Documents and exhibits are managed, developed and forwarded to relevant authorities for consideration/implementation, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAPOLIV002A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60310 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigation)
  • PUA60312 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigation)