3.00 Credits
Criminal investigation is both a science and an art. This course will explore various techniques, principles, theories and problems of crime scene investigations. It will provide the student with a solid foundation of the legal/practical applications of crime scene investigation; from prior to arrival through the laboratory analysis through a legally sound prosecution. Topics to include: crime scene search procedures, handling physical evidence, rules of evidence, crime scene management, investigative resource management, controlled substance recognition and processing, and many more related topics. Specific information relative to individual crimes will also be covered.