CRJ 205 — CRJ 205
Introduces the foundational elements of criminal investigation of violent, property, public order, and other misdemeanor and felony offenses. Students will be exposed to the techniques for approaching, preserving, and collecting evidence and establish a chain of custody in emphasized, especially as relates to the necessity of documenting investigative activity. The role of interviewing and inter rogation as investigatory assets is also examined to establish the importance of communication with suspects. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 (CJUS 101) and CRJ 131 (CJUS 131) with grades of C or higher. A grade of C or higher is required to pass the course.