Criminology unit 3 ac1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WHAT IS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION? Criminal Investigation came from the Latin term Investigat, which means “to inquire or to discover” during the 5 th century (Microsoft® Encarta® 2008. © 1993-2007 Microsoft Corporation). Criminal Investigation is a legal inquiry by virtue of a complaint to follow up, examine, trace, track and search, step by step by patient and meticulous observation, the fact of the commission of a crime, the identity of the actors, and the circumstances attendant th...

This is my answer to AC1.1 for Unit 3, where I achieved 94/100 for the controlled assessment and an A* for the overall diploma.

Scene of the Crime Officers (SOCOs) STRENGTHS Benefitted from scientific advances in the field (DNA and AI) Analysis of the crime scene and the evidence can decrease likelihood of wrongful convictions Undergo training to ensure they are capable of correctly dealing with materials Scene of the Crime Officers (SOCOs) WEAKNESSES Risk of evidence contamination though weather conditions or interference (possible misconduct) Lengthy process which is time consuming and costly without no gu...

notes for AC1.2 with case studies

This document is for anyone in year 13 - criminology unit 3 ac1.1 and ac1.2 (EXAM BOARD - WJEC). This uses great detail to evaluate and assess the personnel and investigative techniques used in criminal investigations.

Criminology unit 3 ac1.4 (EXAM BOARD - WJEC). Grade A essay. This essay clearly investigated the rights of suspects, witnesses and victims during a criminal investigation.

Criminology unit 3 ac1.3 (EXAM BOARD - WJEC). Grade A essay. This document contains clear descriptions of types of physical evidence with relevant links to a scenario and real life cases.