CJUS 214 - Introduction to Criminal Investigation

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4

This course is designed to teach the theory of investigation, collection and preservation of evidence, interviewing skills, deductive reasoning, and presentation of evidence to the judicial system. It will teach the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct thorough preliminary investigation of crimes. Techniques used to investigate common categories of crimes will be discussed. Emphasis in this course will be the preparation and execution of investigative plans as they relate to a team approach. Other skills will include interviewing, crime scene processing, and basic forensic examination of evidence. Prerequisite: CJUS 112.