CJ225 Crime Scene Management

This course provides an overview of crime scene management techniques used by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Students will explore the various roles performed within a crime scene investigative team, examine forensic documentation techniques, analyze direct and circumstantial evidence collection methods, as well as assess procedures for packaging and preserving collected evidence. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to differentiate between the various types of crime scene documentation techniques, apply appropriate search patterns, complete a crime scene sketch, and describe the necessary steps to ensure proper chain of custody.

Prerequisites

CJ200

Credit Hours:

3.00

Catalog Code:

CJ225