CJS 2410 Criminal Investigations

CJS 2410: Criminal Investigations

Description

Criminal Investigations develops the basic procedural aspects of the criminal investigative process. Through instruction, evaluation of key elements of crimes, and case evaluations students will identify the process of completing a criminal investigation from first arrival on the scene of a crime through the court process. Specific areas that will be identified during the course will be legal and procedural aspects, responsibilities, interviewing and interrogating, document preparation, and court testimony.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Legal and procedural aspects of the investigative process

2. Roles and responsibilities associated with criminal investigations

3. Legal, procedural, and ethical considerations in interrogations and interviews

4. Organization and clarity in all associated investigation documents

5. Key elements for effective interaction with the judicial system

Learning Outcomes

Legal and procedural aspects of the investigative process

• Roles and responsibilities associated with criminal investigations

• Legal, procedural, and ethical considerations in interrogations and interviews

• Organization and clarity in all associated investigation documents

• Key elements for effective interaction with the judicial system

• Legal and procedural aspects of the investigative process

• Roles and responsibilities associated with criminal investigations

• Legal, procedural, and ethical considerations in interrogations and interviews

• Organization and clarity in all associated investigation documents

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None

Transfer Pathway Competencies

Criminal Investigations

1. Explain the legal and procedural aspects of the investigative process.

2. Explain roles and responsibilities associated with law enforcement investigations.

3. Compare legal, procedural, and ethical considerations in interrogations and interviews.

4. Demonstrate organization and clarity in all associated investigation documents.

5. Define key elements for effective interaction with the judicial system.