LE 220 — CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
This course gives an in-depth examination of the complex, sophisticated field of criminal investigation. Students will gain an understanding of the investigative aspect of police work. Students will identify the major goals in a criminal investigation and understand the fundamentals of preliminary and follow-up investigations. Students will also be responsible for learning the importance of conducting a thorough criminal investigation, recording information in their notes, and later taking the notes and turning them into a narrative that can be used to prosecute the suspect. 3 credits