WJEC • Criminology

WJEC Unit 3 Criminology AC 1.2 Assess the usefulness of investigative techniques in criminal investigations Received top marks for this exam.

WJEC Criminology Unit 3 AC 1.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the roles of personnel involved in criminal investigations. Received top marks in this exam.

This document contains model examples on how to answer Task 1 (AC1.1) of your controlled assessment. Although, be aware that for this section you are linking to the brief which you will be given at the time of your exam. these model example don't bring in the brief but still show you how you should answer this question.

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Explains how three different types of evidence are processed. It covers physical evidence, including Lockard's exchange principle and the collection of shoeprints and fingerprints, as well as testimonial evidence, detailing how witness statements are collected and analysed. The answer explains the roles of Scene of Crime Officers (SOCOs), forensic scientists, and legal professionals in handling and examining evidence. Real-life case studies, such as the Aaron Hernandez case and the wrongful c...

This AC1.2 write up provides an in-depth analysis of three key investigative techniques used in criminal investigations: databases, forensic evidence, and interviews. It explores how these methods aid in solving crimes, discussing their strengths and weaknesses with real-life case studies, including the Melanie Road case and the wrongful conviction of Ronald Cotton. The evaluation also covers profiling techniques, highlighting their role in identifying serial offenders. This resource is ideal fo...