POLC2285 Crime Scene and Evidence
This course will include instruction in the areas of Search and Seizure, Booking and Fingerprinting, Crime Scene Investigations, Latent Prints, Courtroom Testimony, Evidence Collection and Preservation.
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 ability to write factual, concise and complete reports
Explain overall importance of police reports and their use in the criminal justice system
Demonstrate the procedures in courtroom testimony
Demonstrate techniques used in the management of a crash scene
Demonstrate the ability to process a crime scene
Demonstrate the ability to collect latent prints
Demonstrate interview techniques for crime victims and witnesses
Explain the importance of when to obtain a warrant at crime scenes
Demonstrate procedures for collecting and preserve different types of evidence
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 Course Credits section of this syllabus 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