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Sep 07, 2024
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CJS 2094 - Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations Credits: 3 Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This course will explore the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the criminal investigation process. Students will examine the various methods and techniques utilized by law enforcement to solve a variety of crimes. Areas of study will include the preliminary and follow-up investigation, crime scene analysis, evidence collection and processing, report writing and preparing a case for prosecution. MnTC Goals None
Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content
- Arson, Bombs and Explosives
- Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Elder Abuse
- Burglary
- Computer Crime
- Crimes Against Children
- Death Investigations
- Documenting the Crime Scene: Note Taking, Photographing and Sketching
- Forensics/Physical Evidence
- Gang-Related Crime
- Identifying and Arresting Suspects
- Illegal Drugs and Terrorism
- Larceny/Theft, Fraud, and White Collar Crime
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- Obtaining Information
- Organized Crime and Hate Crimes
- Robbery
- Searches
- Sex Offenses
- The Role of Investigations in the Criminal Justice System
- Writing Reports, Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course students will be able to:
- list the characteristics of an effective investigator.
- describe the process involved in preparing a case for prosecution.
- differentiate between a preliminary and follow-up investigation
- describe the methods used in processing a crime scene.
- describe the requirements and process of an effective search.
- describe the collection and processing of physical evidence.
- identify information gathering, note-taking and report writing techniques.
- describe the investigative techniques and technology used in violent crimes.
- define the investigative techniques and technology used in property crimes.
- examine the investigative techniques and technology used in white collar crimes.
- describe the investigative techniques and technology used in organized crime.
- define the investigative techniques and technology used in counter-terrorism.
Competency 1 (1-6) None Competency 2 (7-10) None Courses and Registration
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