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Manage investigation information processes

Manage investigation information processes

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAPOL028B
State Code
WB995
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
28/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/10/2013
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
24/10/2013
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the competency to gather and process information pertaining to criminal investigations undertaken by designated investigators.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use information-gathering techniques
  • 1.1 Potential sources of information are identified and assessed
  • 1.2 Identified sources of information are utilised
  • 1.3 Information is obtained from identified sources, in accordance with organisational guidelines, Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation
  • 1.4 Informants are cultivated and managed
  • 1.5 Persons/locations of interest are monitored
2. Evaluate information
  • 2.1 Elements of offence and coronial needs are identified
  • 2.2 Persons/locations of interest are identified and profiles maintained
  • 2.3 All potential intelligence/evidence is identified from obtained information
  • 2.4 The validity and integrity of the information is evaluated fairly and objectively
  • 2.5 Relevant information is used to inform decision-making
  • 2.6 Information is corroborated independently where possible
3. Respond to information
  • 3.1 Information is placed into relevant information systems in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Information is communicated to relevant areas
  • 3.3 Security of information is maintained
  • 3.4 Information gathered is responded to through immediate action or further inquiry or filing
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Potential sources of information may include:
internal (documents/databases, intelligence, specialist sections such as covert/surveillance policing, technical services and forensic services and other police)
external (witnesses, victims/suspects/informants/ informers, government agencies and authorities, private agencies, literature, members of the public, surveillance)
Informants may be cultivated and managed in the following ways:
researching background reliability
communicating with persons at all levels
recording information accurately
displaying knowledge of specialist crime culture and terminology
identifying motives of informants (these may include money, revenge, consideration of penalty, civic duty)
controlling informants effectively
registering informants correctly
maintaining personal integrity
anonymity and own counsel
maintaining contact with informants regularly
being self-motivated in cultivating informants
Evidence may include:
direct
circumstantial
physical
opinion
documentary
hearsay
Information systems are:
either computer based or manual. What relevant information systems are depends on:
importance of information
sensitivity of information
reliability of information
where information is to be disseminated
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in the gathering of information that is accurate and relevant to the investigation.
Consistency in performance
Evidence of competency in this unit will need to be gathered over time and from across a range of simulated and/or actual workplace activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
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