CJ 210 Criminal Investigations 1: Crimes vs. Persons

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Covers historical development of criminalistics. Introduces current basic techniques and components involved in major persons-related crime scene investigations. Includes skills necessary to process the scene. Identifies specialized procedures and technology used to identify, profile, locate and apprehend offenders. Stresses importance of case documentation. Emphasizes escalation-cycling patterns of serious offenders. Includes factual case studies and cold cases. Focuses on qualities of a successful investigator.

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