PLE 233 - Crime Scene and Evidence Handling

Institution:

Monroe Community College

Subject:

Police Law Enforcement (PLE)

Description:

This course is the entry level offering for evidence technicians and specialists on the scientific techniques for processing a crime scene. Topic areas to be explored include constitutional and statutory law on search, seizure and admissabilty of evidence, determining the expanse of the crime scene(s), the conduct of confined space and open field searches, types of searches, evidence collection techniques, evidence control, packaging and documentation, and court room testimony. Special attention will be placed on explosion, detonation and arson processing. Must currently be a police officer. Sixty class hours, ten laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PLE 152. 4.5 Credits.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.monroecc.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 292-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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