CJS2094 — Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations
CJS 2094 - Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations CJS 2094 - Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Course Description: This course will explore the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the criminal investigation process. Students will examine the various methods and techniques utilized by law enforcement to solve a variety of crimes. Areas of study will include the preliminary and follow-up investigation, crime scene analysis, evidence collection and processing, report writing and preparing a case for prosecution. MnTC Goals None describe the process involved in preparing a case for prosecution. differentiate between a preliminary and follow-up investigation describe the methods used in processing a crime scene. describe the requirements and process of an effective search. describe the collection and processing of physical evidence. identify information gathering, note-taking and report writing techniques. describe the investigative techniques and technology used in violent crimes. define the investigative techniques and technology used in property crimes. examine the investigative techniques and technology used in white collar crimes. describe the investigative techniques and technology used in organized crime. define the investigative techniques and technology used in counter-terrorism. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Courses and Regis
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052