CRIM 2260 - Criminal Investigation

4.5 Credits

This course introduces criminal investigation procedures and reviews historical development and investigative processes related to law enforcement functions. Topics include proper collection, organization, and preservation of evidence using basic investigative tools; examination of primary sources of information; analysis of the importance of writing skills; and review of the constitutional (legal) limitations of the investigation.

Prerequisites: (1) CRIM 1010

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives
1. Describe historical origins of criminal investigation

2. Understand basic investigative concepts.

3. Explain the investigative method process.

4. Explain the crime scene focus

5. Describe the Interview / Interrogation process.

6. Explain the investigator court process.

7. Describe the future aspects of criminal investigation.

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