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= = The Criminal Investigation Process

The process of investigating crime is a responsibility held by police and begins when a crime is detected or reported. Police have considerable powers which enable them to investigate crimes, arrest suspects and place criminal charges.

Police powers, however are not unlimited. Not every crime is reported to police and nor will police investigate every matter reported to them.

In this topic you will explore the nature of police power and how they go about investigating crime and laying criminal charges.

In groups, you will investigate various aspects of the criminal investigation process and present your research to the rest of your class try to include: • An outline of your topic area made using dot-points summarising key information • Images • Reference to legislation (if appropriate) • Reference or links to an example (case, or media article)

Use should use your text book in addition to internet resources and media articles.



Groups:
 * Group 1: Police powers & reporting crime
 * Group 2: Investigating crime: gathering evidence and use of technology
 * Group 3: Investigating crime: search and seizure, use of warrants
 * Group 4: Arrest and charge, summons, warrants
 * Group 5: Bail, remand & detention and interrogation, rights of suspects