The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to digital policing with a focus on the quality of investigation, techniques, methods, and protection of legal rights and civil liberties.
General competence
After completion of the module candidates can:
- perform professional and research tasks in digital policing
- see the role of digital policing in a broader perspective during an investigation
Knowledge
After completion of the module candidates will have knowledge about:
- computer and mobile terms and technology
- Internet and network technology
- digital evidence workflow
- digital criminal phenomenas and trends
- relevant legal framework and ethics
- safety and security
- digital sources for evidence
Skills
After completion of the module candidates will be able to:
- build necessary documentation to support investigations
- identify sources for digital evidence
- first responder skills - seizing items containing digital evidence
- acquisition of information from open sources on the Internet
- assess the need for special competence and bring this into operation