CJ 3180 - Criminal Investigations

This course provides an in-depth examination of one of the most critical areas of traditional law enforcement: criminal investigations. Topics include techniques for the collection and preservation of physical evidence, crime scene photography, and blood spatter analysis, lifting and storing fingerprints, crime scene reconstruction, and the investigative processes applicable to specific crimes. Pre-requisites: CJ 1110, CJ 2320, and 30+ credits. CJ 2130 is recommended if available. Credits: 4