CJS E 237 - Criminal Investigation II:Crime Scene Processing

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Housatonic

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Description:

3 C.H. Prerequisite: CJS* E220. This course is a follow-up to the basic course in Criminal Investigation. This course will apply basic criminal investigation skills to practical crime scene scenarios. Students will visit mock crime scenes, and process these scenes in their entirety. Hands-on instruction will concentrate on teaching students to effectively secure the scene and document the scene with sketches and digital photography. Students will learn proper crime scene note-taking and diagramming techniques. Students will also actively engage in searching for evidence, collecting evidence and creating chain-of-custody logs. Preparation for effective courtroom testimony will also be covered in class.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 332-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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