CRJ5415 - Criminal Investigation ($)

3 hour(s)
Elective Type: Technical Elective
($) Special Funding Identifier: KS Excel in CTE Initiative
Schedule Note: Fall only as F2F
Description: This course explores the basics of issues concerning investigative techniques. Topics covered include effective interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene management, identification, and proper collection of evidence, lab processes used for evidence, crime scene documentation methods, case preparation, and courtroom presentation. Course covers how to prove the elements of crimes as defined by Kansas Law.

NOTE: Students must earn a “C” or better to receive credit toward a technical degree, certificate, or continuance into pre-requisite or program coursework. Any exception would require department approval.

Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in CRJ5411 Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Course Outcomes/Procedures: CRJ5415 Criminal Investigation Course Procedure