Nordic Computer Forensic Investigators - Introduction to Digital Policing
This course will provide the understanding of modern digital concepts. Furthermore, the students will learn how to support investigations by a basic understanding of methods and new technologies.
Published: 12/12/2020
The language of education is English and Norwegian.
Study information
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to digital policing with a focus on quality of investigation, techniques, methods, and protection of legal rights and civil liberties.
General competence
After completion of the module candidates will:
possess a greater understanding of the field of digital policing
recognize the potential in digital policing
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 (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
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
The primary target group is police staff in the Nordic countries. Employees in other International police services or governmental agencies who work within law enforcement are also eligible to apply.
Applicants are required to provide the following documentation:
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
current employment in a governmental agency
Foreign applicants are only entitled to apply if:
the applicant's country has a partnership with PHS
Applicants who do not have the higher education entrance qualification have to provide:
a minimum of 5 years work experience, of which maximum 2 years can be education, replace the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualifi-cation. This arrangement only applies to applicants over the age of 25
No recommendation from the employer is required for admission to the course. Students must therefore clarify with their employer whether they are granted study leave and reading days. It is specified that it will be possible to complete the study outside working hours.
The course consists of web-based learning and totals approximately 140 hours.
This includes assignments and individual studies. The study methods are intended to provide students with good learning outcomes, and will illustrate in particular the connection between theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on varying methods of study to include a large element of student participation. A learning platform is used for the administrative and pedagogical implementation of the course.
The following requirements have to be approved before students may sit the exam:
Automatically graded quizzes for selected topics
The examination consists of a final individual digital test. Grading is based on pass/fail.
Exam: Online Date: Self-paced
A semester fee is required.
An external student is defines as a student from another Nordic coutry, or an agency outside the police service (including police special agencies). The tuition fee is not applicable to students coming from insttitutions which have a reciprocal agreement with NPUC, or an agreement involving contributions to the study programme. The student fee is NOK 6 000,-.