Personnel Involved in Criminal Investigations
Criminology · Year 13 · From Crime Scene to Courtroom · 1.º Período

Personnel Involved in Criminal Investigations

An examination of the roles of police, crime scene investigators, forensic scientists, and pathologists. Students will assess how these professionals collaborate to secure evidence.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsWJEC Level 3 AC 1.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the roles of personnel involved in criminal investigationsWJEC Level 3 AC 1.2 Assess the usefulness of investigative techniques in criminal investigations

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An examination of the roles of police, crime scene investigators, forensic scientists, and pathologists. Students will assess how these professionals collaborate to secure evidence.

Key Questions

  1. What are the specific roles of forensic experts at a crime scene?
  2. How do police coordinate with specialists during an investigation?
  3. What limitations do these personnel face in their day-to-day operations?

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