AJS 275 - Criminal Investigations

1. Definition and goals of investigation 
2. Role of the investigator 
3. Crime scene management 
4. Physical evidence procedures 
5. Interview techniques 
6. Investigations of specific crimes 
7. Investigative report writing 

1. Define investigation and describe the goals of criminal investigation. 
2. Explain the role of the investigator and describe the attributes of a successful investigator. 
3. Define a crime scene and explain protecting and recording the crime scene. 
4. Identify, collect, preserve, and transport physical evidence. 
5. Describe the steps involved in preparing for interviews, use interview techniques, and list common interview problems. 
6. List and describe the basic investigative steps involved in specific crimes. 
7. Prepare and write an investigative report.