This unit describes the skills required to plan police investigations including identifying objectives, allocating resources and tasks, managing risk and reviewing processes.This unit applies to those working as police staff, generally in a designated investigation role, who are responsible for the planning and implementation of strategies for the overall management of an investigation.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to resource and case management, investigation processes and techniques, and codes of conduct.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy to independently access support from a broad range of services. The individual would be required to possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills. The individual would work on complex tasks across a broad range of unpredictable contexts and will require strong adaptability and planning abilities and capabilities for continually monitoring requirements in dynamic environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.