Current Issues in Forensics and Criminal Investigations

Catalog description

This course provides students an opportunity to be exposed to and discuss some of the most prominent issues within this area of study, including recent legal decisions that impact procedural law and investigative methods, technological advances, ethical standards and their role in investigations, and the movement of the forensic sciences toward accreditation and standardization. Students also will discuss how current issues in policing, such as mental health concerns or officer-involved shootings, impact investigations. Prerequisites: CJ 201 with a minimum grade of C (required) and CJ 202 with a minimum grade of C (recommended).