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Mar 05, 2026
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CJ 340 - Criminal Investigations
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the unique aspects of criminal investigation, as distinguished from other areas of police service. Students will explore investigative theory, the collection and preservation of evidence, sources of information, concepts of interviewing and interrogation, the use of forensic sciences, and trial preparation. Emphasis will be placed on investigative techniques employed, identification of motives and modus operandi, and the use of informants. Gathering information through interviews and interrogations as well as the legal aspects of crime solving will be integral parts of the focus of the course. This course also examines concepts and methods of investigation of specific forms of crime (For example, homicide, rape, and robbery).
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