CRIM 2260 Criminal Investigation

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) CRIM 1010 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course introduces criminal investigation procedures and reviews historical development and investigative processes related to law enforcement functions. Topics include proper collection, organization, and preservation of evidence using basic investigative tools; examination of primary sources of information; analysis of the importance of writing skills; and review of the constitutional (legal) limitations of the investigation.