01BEFORE THE CRIME: Understanding CrimeStart your Rookie Recruit journey by building the foundations of criminology and crime. Explore what crime is, why it happens, the different forms it can take, how crime is measured, what the media gets wrong, and the role of police and the wider community. By the end of the section, you'll have the basic knowledge to start looking at crime like an investigator, questioning assumptions, looking for evidence and establishing the facts.
02THE CRIME: Understanding Criminal BehaviourCriminal behaviour doesn't appear out of nowhere. What factors can influence what happens next?
03DISCOVERY: The Crime & The VictimThe crime has happened. Now someone has to discover what occurred and understand who has been affected.
04INVESTIGATION: Finding Out What HappenedOnce a crime is discovered, investigators begin piecing together the story.
05EVIDENCE: The Clues That RemainThe investigation needs evidence. But what exactly counts as evidence, and what can it tell us?
06SUSPECT: Following the Person of InterestEvidence and investigation may eventually point toward a person. But suspicion is not proof.
07ARREST: When Police Take ActionAn investigation may lead police to a suspect, but identifying someone and proving a case are very different things.
10AFTERMATH: What Happens After the Crime?The investigation and court case may end, but the effects of crime can continue.
