CJS-3010 Death Investigation
This course examines the many duties of a criminal investigator at a death scene that will lead to a successful completion of a criminal investigation. The student will develop an understanding of the legal responsibilities and requirements of a death scene investigator, how to secure a crime scene, identification and collection of evidence, identification of the victim, identification of the cause and manner of death, methods for interviewing witnesses, procedures for establishing time of death, techniques for obtaining statements and confessions, procedures for following up of leads, and case preparation procedures for trial.
Prerequisite
Complete CJS-1001 with a minimum grade of D-.