Criminal Investigation

Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of READ 0099. This course provides students with knowledge of criminal investigation procedures. The primary focus of the course will be on the proper procedures for processing a crime scene, photography, evidence handling, preparation of crime scene notes and sketches. In addition, students will be introduced to the proper techniques for interviewing persons connected to a crime, and the course will address the particular problems presented by crimes such as murder, arson, burglary, and sexual assault.