CJS 2510 Crime Scene Processing

Description

Crime Scene Processing develops the fundamentals of crime scene investigations. Through instruction and coaching students will develop an understanding of the different phases of crime scene examination, documentation, and evidence identification and collection. Students will be required to demonstrate proper investigation and processing skills through reality-based training exercises.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Must be Formally accepted into the Peace Officer Program

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. The Law, Constitutional Rights, Criminal Procedure and Rules of Evidence

2. Evidence

3. Basics of Initial Response and Investigation

4. Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens

5. Responding and Investigating Specific Types of Calls

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to successfully identify the knowledge base, respond to and properly handle all tasks associated with the following Professional Police Officer Education (PPOE) Learning objectives required by the Minnesota POST Board:

• The Law, Constitutional Rights, Criminal Procedure and Rules of Evidence 2.2.10,2.2.11,2.2.12

• Evidence 3.5.1,3.5.2,3.5.3,3.5.4,3.5.5,3.5.6,3.5.7

• Basics of Initial Response and Investigation 3.6.2,3.6.3

• Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens 3.11.1,3.11.2,3.11.3,3.11.4

• Responding and Investigating Specific Types of Calls 3.14.14

Credit Details

Lecture: 0

Lab: 2

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None