A study of the fundamentals of criminal investigations, including general criminal investigative methods, preliminary investigations, and the subsequent phases of investigations. Topics include investigative and crime scene management, utilization of criminalistics experts and forensic science laboratories, sources of information and informants, basic criminal intelligence analysis, interviews and interrogations, documentation and report writing, witnesses, surveillance operations, various types of investigations including undercover and string operations, legal issues and case law, search and seizure warrants, case files, prosecution preparation, courtroom testimony and demeanor, and trails. In addition, the course will review the current role of criminal investigations in terrorism and national security issues.
Semester Offered
As Needed