AJS204 — Criminal Investigations
3 , 3 lecture periods 0 lab periods Fundamentals of modern criminal investigation. Includes procedures and skills in search and investigation, conduct at the crime scene, collection and preservation of evidence, developing sources of information, preparation of cases for court prosecution, and report-writing requirements for administration and court use. Competency 1.2 Accurately and thoroughly document a crime scene with field notes, photos, sketches, measurements, logs, evidence collection, requests for support, and reports. Competency 3.1 Determine the theory of a crime, elements of the crime to be proved, solvability factors and security concerns. Competency 3.2 Conduct a follow-up investigation to include research, surveillance and use of databases. Competency 3.3 Outline: Historical Origins of Criminal Investigation Instrumentation Detection Phases of an investigation Identification of suspects Note-taking and Reporting Function Purpose Contents Interviews and Interrogation Admissions Confessions Written statements Methods Sources of Information Informant Methods Uses Investigative Procedures Burglary Robbery Arson Embezzlement Forgery Homicide and aggravated assault Rape and sexual offenses Larceny Narcotics and drugs Explosives Cyber crime Investigator in Court Procedures for testimony Identification by witnesses Crime Scene Technology Photographing and videotaping Plotting method Alternative light sources Fingerprints Impressions Tracing materials Detecting dyes DNA
Prerequisites: AJS115