CJ 224 Missing and Abducted Children

Lecture Hours: 2
Credits: 2

Provides specialized training regarding non-custodial child abductions and missing children. Includes victimology, motives, kidnap murder, grooming techniques, crime scene indicators, and forensic evidence. Introduces National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Amber Alert Plan, FBI’s Child Abduction and Serial Killer Unit and K-9 usage. Emphasizes the first three hours investigative tasks.

Corequisite: CJ 103 with criminal history clearance; or current professional in the field; or consent of instructor.