LAWE2225 Criminal Investigation

This course is designed to provide the student with information pertaining to basic duties and responsibilities of a peace officer as they relate to crimes against person and crimes against property. A presentation of the goals for successful crimination investigations will include crime scene considerations, building and establishing elements of a crime, learning to obtain information and evidence and working within the confines and constraints of a legal framework.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission into the Law Enforcement Program

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate the use of police interview positioning
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of interviewing techniques
Demonstrate the ability to write narrative reports
Define identified legal terms
Explain investigative principles
Outline law enforcement goal setting
Define chain of custody
Define constitutional amendments
Explain report writing elements
Define elements of an offense
Explain Minnesota statutes
Demonstrate methods of crime scene protection
Demonstrate ability to collect and preserve evidence
Explain duties of crime scene investigator
Define types of evidence relevant in a crime scene investigation
Explain how to question a suspect
Demonstrate understanding of legal issues regarding Miranda rights
Explain duties of first responder

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

3

lab:

0