CJC-205 Principles of Criminal Investigation

This is an examination of the methods, skills and basic procedures involved in the investigation of a criminal matter. Topics include interrogation and interviewing, crime scene processing, search and seizure, report writing and crime scene sketches. Special emphasis will be placed on serious crimes, criminal profiling and victimology.

Credits

3

Department

• Social Science

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CJC 205: Principles of Criminal Investigation

Department

Social Science

Course Description

This is an examination of the methods, skills and basic procedures involved in the investigation of a criminal matter. Topics include interrogation and interviewing, crime scene processing, search and seizure, report writing and crime scene sketches. Special emphasis will be placed on serious crimes, criminal profiling and victimology.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the Managing Criminal Investigations (MCI) model to different types of crimes.
2. Analyze elements of an event to determine the type of crime.
3. Appraise the merits of a complete investigation.
4. Describe the characteristics of an ethical investigation.

Topic Outline

1. Sources of information
2. Criminal Investigation
   1. an overview Managing Criminal Investigations (MCI)
   2. Burglary
   3. Robbery
   4. Larceny
   5. Assault
   6. Death Investigation
   7. Ethical Issues in Investigations