Investigations

Back to CTE Intro to Administrative Justice Criminal Law	This course includes the study of preliminary investigation by patrol officers, collection, preservation, identification and recording of evidence and crime scene recording. Students will participate in a series of hands-on exercises that demonstrate investigative techniques culminating in a mock crime scene. Students with a strong interest in this field are encouraged to become involved with the Explorer program.
Dual Credit Agreement is being developed. Helpful Links: How DNA Evidence Works DNA & Forensic Science Criminal Investigations Can DNA Demand a Verdict?	Course Outline · Time of Death o Autopsy o Rigor mortis, livor mortis, algor mortis o Crime labs o DNA o Fingerprint & ballistic evidence o Crime scene protocol · Law Enforcement Report Writing o Witness statement o Police report o Crime scene diagram/sketch o Property inventory sheet
Putting DNA to work	· Psycho/Social Profiling o Study of violent offender o Offender and crime scene traits o Investigative analysis
	· Terrorism and Homeland Security o Domestic terrorism o International terrorism o First responders o Bioterrorism o Counter terrorism