CJ 225 - Principles of Criminal Investigation

3 Credit(s)

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the criminal investigation process. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of the investigative process, beginning with the detection of a crime and culminating with the presentation of the case in court. In addition to the basic investigative processes, students examine crime scene searches, including the proper procedures for recording, collecting, and preserving evidence. Students also identify the elements of crime, as defined in applicable state law, and incorporate the rules of evidence and criminal procedure as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): CJ 105.