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CRJ 162 – Methods of Criminal Investigation
Presents the fundamental principles of criminal investigation. Emphasis is placed on legal requirements stated in Georgia Criminal Law, definition of felony crimes stated in the Georgia Code and fundamentals of: investigative procedures, crime scene searches, identification and collection of evidence, note-taking and report writing, surveillance, identification of witnesses and suspects, interviews and interrogation, and preparation and presentation of evidence in court. Topics include: Georgia Criminal Law, common investigative techniques, and procedures used for investigating various crimes.
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Fundamental Investigative Techniques |
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Procedures for Investigating Various Felony Crimes |
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GEORGIA CRIMINAL LAW |
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Georgia Criminal Law |
Identify the fundamentals of the Georgia Criminal Code. |
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Define foundational legal terms as they are presented in the Georgia Criminal Code. |
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FUNDAMENTAL INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES |
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Identify the fundamental techniques used in contemporary criminal investigations. |
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Identify proper surveillance techniques. |
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Identify the various methods used for suspect/victim identification. |
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Identify the various methods used in interviews and interrogations. |
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PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING VARIOUS FELONY CRIMES |
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Identify the proper methods used to investigate robbery. |
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Identify the proper methods used to investigate child abuse. |
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Identify the proper methods used to investigate narcotics and dangerous drugs. |
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Suggested Resources |
Bennett, Wayne W. and Karen M Hess. (2000). Criminal Investigation. (6th ed.). Belmont, CA.: Wadsworth.
Geberth, V.J. (1990). Practical Homicide Investigation (2nd ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC.
Kinee, K.B. (1994). Practical Investigation Techniques. Boca Raton, FL: CRC.
Swanson, Charles R. and others. (2000). Criminal Investigation.(7th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Walter, S.B. (1995). Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation. Boca Raton, FL: CRC.
Zulawski, D.F., & Wicklander, D.F. (1991). Practical
Aspects of Interview and Interrogation. Boca Raton, FL: CRC.