Criminal Investigation

CRJ-222 : Criminal Investigation

Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Social Science
Subject:
Criminal Justice
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
None
Credits:
3

Examines the techniques, methodologies, and procedures of criminal investigation. Topics include conduct at the scene of the crime, recognition, development and the preservation of evidence, and interview and interrogation techniques. Finally, the role of surveillance and use of informants are analyzed. Legal and ethical issues are also discussed.