Crime Investigation and Prevention

Course Type	Course Code	No. Of Credits
Foundation Core	SLG2MC008	5

1. Does the course connect to, build on or overlap with any other courses offered in AUD?

Drawing from diverse disciplines such as sociology, psychology and law, the domain of criminology attempts to provide a critical perspective on issues of crime, justice, law, and society. Therefore, this course is strongly connected to various interdisciplinary courses offered in AUD. But at the same time, it is unique course with strong and depth theoretical knowledge on various forms, correlates, and theories of crime.

2. Specific requirements on the part of students who can be admitted to this course (Pre-requisites; prior knowledge level; any others – please specify): Any Bachelor’s

3. No. of students to be admitted (with justification if lower than usual cohort size is proposed): As per cohort size

4. Course scheduling (semester; semester-long/half-semester course; workshop mode; seminar mode; any other – please specify): Semester Long

5. How does the course link with the vision of AUD?

As a university that strives to innovate on curricula incorporating the latest developments, so concepts of crime, criminal behaviour, its prevention, victimology, and penology has dynamic evolution and progression in a society which advances the vision of the University accordingly.

6. How does the course link with the specific programme(s) where it is being offered?

Criminology is a globally established discipline. However, it’s study in North India so far has been confined to few institutions only. One of the most exciting aspects of studying Criminology is the ongoing development in this area. Crime exists all over the world, and as technologies and modern societies evolve, so do the tools and methods used by criminals. The criminology curriculum of AUD will focus more on the critical perspectives involving the recent trends of crime and new investigative and preventive mechanisms help in dealing with the crimes. The curriculum will also be a balance of field exposure and theoretical input which will make it a more interactive programme.

7. Course Details:

a. Summary:

Crime Investigation & Prevention

This paper will give a detailed analysis on historical evolution, international, and national development of Police system. The paper provides insight on programs, policies, and reforms in improving policing in India. It delivers in-depth knowledge on police administration, police management, police investigation, crime prevention and police accountability.

b. Objectives:

To acquaint students with the understanding of various elements of policing system.
To build knowledge on global overview on Police system.
To understand the crime investigation and prevention procedures & strategies.

c. Expected learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, students would demonstrate.

Apply understanding in explanation and progression of Police system.
Comprehensive knowledge on investigation and prevention.

d. Overall structure (course organisation, rationale of organisation; outline of each module):

Module 1: Police Administration: Organization & Structure (1-2 weeks)

Module 1 will navigate through the history of police system in Abroad and India (Pre-Independence & Post-Independence). It will also focus on the structure hierarchy and functioning of police organization. This module will also uncover types of police organization covering district police, state police, central police organization and international criminal police organization. The model will conclude with the awareness on modernization of police and use of technology in India.

Module 2: Police Management: Recruitment, Training and Reforms (3-5 weeks)

It will unveil the salient features of the Police Act 1861 and recent enactments. Module 2 will guide through the major police reforms in independent India covering 3^rd National Police Commission, Police Report in 1990s, Riberio Committee Report, Padmanabaiah Committee Report, NH Vohra Committee Report, PIL by Sh. Prakash Singh (Ex DGP, BSF), Gore Committee. This module will complete by focusing on recruitment and training procedure followed in Indian police system and its short comings.

Module 3: Police Investigation: Procedure, Power, and Functions (6-8 weeks

Module 3 will steer through the executive powers and duties of police officer when investigating a crime. It will provide insight into the general procedure in investigation and specific investigation procedures based on types of crimes such as homicide, crime against women, property offences, economic offences, communal violence, custodial violence, and cybercrime.

Module 4: Crime Prevention: Introduction and Methods (8-10 weeks)

Module 4 will navigate through the conceptual understanding of crime prevention and its evolution worldwide. It will focus on the critical understanding on the key concepts of crime prevention such as primary, secondary, and tertiary crime prevention.

This module will also provide insight into the various method models used in preventing crime such as punitive, defence, intervention, mass media etc; crime prevention through environmental designs; situational crime prevention. This module will further elaborate on the role of police in preventing crime covering community policing, problem-oriented policing, evidence-based policing, zero tolerance policing, pro-active policing patrolling & beats system, and crime mapping.

Module 5: International & National Developments (11 week)

Module 5 will guide through the crime prevention initiatives taken by United Nation, Europe, and India. It will cover international cooperation in crime prevention, best practices of preventing crime and role of civil societies in prevention.

Module 6: Police Image & Accountability (12 week)

Module 6 provides insight into the concept of Police Image, factors affecting police image and role of media. The module unveils the dimensions of police accountability in India. It also covers police public relation in India and Abroad by focusing on peace committee, village police system, Koban(Japan), Police Board (U.K), Sheriff (USA). The module will unveil programs for redressal of public grievances and judicial trends on policing.

Week	Plan/ Theme/ Topic	Objectives	Core Reading (with no. of pages)	Additional Suggested Readings	Assessment (weights, modes, scheduling)
1-2	Police Administration	To provide critical understanding on various phases of policing system focusing on administration, management, investigation, crime prevention and police accountability.	Guharoy J T, 1999, Policing in the 21st Century Indian Institute of Public Administration. Misra K.K., 1987, Police Administration in Ancient India, K.K. Publications. Police Forces: A Cultural History of an Institution, Klaus Mladek (eds.), Palgrave Macmillan US	Criminology, Penology with Victimology, N.V. Paranjape, Central Law Publications
3-5	Police Management		Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, Volume 25, Number 1, 2002, Lawrence F. Travis III.	Police Accountability, Risk Management, and Legal Advising, Carol A. Archbold, LFB Scholarly Pub
6-8	Police Investigation		Police Procedure and Evidence in the Criminal Justice System, Tony Blockley, Barrie Archer, George Ellison, Critical Publishing Death investigation : a handbook for police officers, Castleman, Terry L.. C.C. Thomas.	Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation, Eighth Edition, Fisher, Barry A. J.; Fisher, David, CRC Press
8-10	Crime Prevention		Ramanjam,T, 1992, Prevention and Detection of Crime, Madras Book Agency. Hughes Gordon, 1998 Understanding Crime Prevention, Open University.1. Bawa P.S., 1989, Policing for people, Rupa and Co	Burrows John, Ekblour and Heal Kevin, 1979 Crime Prevention and Police, Crown Copyright.
11	Global view on crime prevention		Atri, Parvesh K, 1998, Dynamics of Crime Prevention and Criminology, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd. Burrows John, Ekblour and Heal Kevin, 1979 Crime Prevention and Police, Crown Copyright. Hughes Gordon, 1998 Understanding Crime Prevention, Open University.1. Bawa P.S., 1989, Policing for people, Rupa and Co.	Criminology, Penology with Victimology, N.V. Paranjape, Central Law Publications
12	Police & Public Relations		Srivastava Aparna, 1999, Role of Police in Changing Society, APH Publishing House. Police Accountability, Risk Management, and Legal Advising, Carol A. Archbold, LFB Scholarly Pub

8. Pedagogy:

Instructional strategies:
Special needs (facilities, requirements in terms of software, studio, lab, clinic, library, classroom/others instructional space; any other – please specify): classroom, projector, library
Expertise in AUD faculty or outside: SLGC faculty members are equipped to transact this course
Linkages with external agencies (e.g., with field-based organizations, hospital; any others): field interaction with practicing lawyers, legal aid projects, civil liberties organizations