CJS 2094 - Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations

1. Arson, Bombs and Explosives
2. Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Elder Abuse
3. Burglary
4. Computer Crime
5. Crimes Against Children
6. Death Investigations
7. Documenting the Crime Scene: Note Taking, Photographing and Sketching
8. Forensics/Physical Evidence
9. Gang-Related Crime
10. Identifying and Arresting Suspects
11. Illegal Drugs and Terrorism
12. Larceny/Theft, Fraud, and White Collar Crime
13. Motor Vehicle Theft
14. Obtaining Information
15. Organized Crime and Hate Crimes
16. Robbery
17. Searches
18. Sex Offenses
19. The Role of Investigations in the Criminal Justice System
20. Writing Reports, Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court

1. list the characteristics of an effective investigator.
2. describe the process involved in preparing a case for prosecution.
3. differentiate between a preliminary and follow-up investigation
4. describe the methods used in processing a crime scene.
5. describe the requirements and process of an effective search.
6. describe the collection and processing of physical evidence.
7. identify information gathering, note-taking and report writing techniques.
8. describe the investigative techniques and technology used in violent crimes.
9. define the investigative techniques and technology used in property crimes.
10. examine the investigative techniques and technology used in white collar crimes.
11. describe the investigative techniques and technology used in organized crime.
12. define the investigative techniques and technology used in counter-terrorism.

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