This course focuses on criminal investigations. There is a review of crime scene management techniques and basic and advanced investigative techniques. Topics include some selected case studies and specific issues such as homicide, search and seizure, property offences and related offences. Students in a group project will investigate a major mock crime and will employ techniques and methods learned in this course to complete a full and proper investigation. Students will utilize investigative interviews and person of interest interview techniques during the mock investigation.
Credits: 3.00