LEW 002 - Death Investigation

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Addresses the issues that may occur in the responsibility of first responders and processors. Students are taught how to properly document a death scene and how to prepare to testify in court for death investigation cases. Methods for determining approximate time of death, forensic evidence in a death investigation and subsequent determination of manner of death from evidence is discussed.

Credits:

1.60

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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