Introduction to CriminalInvestigations

Catalog description

Introduction to procedures and techniques of criminal investigations. Providesoverview of history of investigations, role of investigators and rules of evidence.Examines techniques for crime scene preservation, processing of evidence,surveillance, and undercover operations. Students identify and discussinformation and research sources, write reports and learn case managementskills. Role of computers and other advanced technology in criminalinvestigations also explored. No prerequisite.