CJ 271: Advanced Criminal Investigations

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Class Program

Criminal Justice

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092416

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

In depth studies of criminal and crime scene investigations; advanced development of investigative skills and forensic applications for crime scenes and evidence evaluation. Emphasizes crime scene reconstruction as a means to solve and prosecute violent crimes.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Interact with investigative team members.

Communicate effectively with related law enforcement agencies.

Interact with witnesses and victims of crimes.

Demonstrate advanced skills in: preserving, collecting, and evaluating crime scene evidence.

Uphold ethical and legal responsibilities while conducting criminal investigations.

Apply knowledge and skills to cope with job-related stress created by crime scene investigative work.

Core Topics

Crime Scene Response
Protecting the Crime Scene
Personnel Duties and Responsibilities
Photography
Blood Spatter Interpretation
Evidence Recording
Search Operations
Evaluating Physical Evidence
Preparing Narrative Description
Reconstructing the Crime Scene