POLC2225 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.
Prerequisite
Admission into the Peace Officer 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
campus store and in eServices.
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
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details