CRMJ 362 - Criminal Investigation

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Description:

An introduction to the fundamentals of criminal investigation, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of evidence, scientific aids, modus operandi, sources of information, interviews and interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation. Prerequisite: CRMJ 150 Course Objectives (1) Identify the scope of a crime scene and demonstrate proper techniques in securing a crime scene (2) Interpret and evaluate the value of physical evidence (3) Illustrate how to properly categorize, label, and document collected items of evidence and show an understanding of the importance of proper preservation of evidence and chain of custody (4) Create a properly documented investigative report (5) Examine the skills sets necessary for interviewing victims and witness and the interview and interrogation of suspects

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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