CJ241 Criminal Investigatin [Onsite] Curse Descriptin: This curse explres theretical and practical aspects f criminal investigatin and intrduces the student t investigative prcesses, prcedures and challenges. Prerequisite(s) and/r Crequisite(s): Prerequisite: CJ131 Intrductin t Criminal Justice Credit hurs: 4 Cntact hurs: 40 (40 Thery Hurs)
Criminal Investigatin SYLLABUS Instructr: Office hurs: Class hurs: MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS 1. Histry, structure, and cntent f criminal investigatins 2. The rle f evidence in criminal investigatins, dcumentatin and presentatin f evidence 3. The law and criminal investigatins 4. Tls used by criminal investigatrs 5. Issues invlved in specific crime investigatins (such as murder, sexual assault, arsn, etc.) 6. The future f criminal investigatin COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the prcess f criminal investigatin. 2. Describe the different types f evidence, including physical, electrnic, and circumstantial, and identify the rle f each type f evidence in the criminal investigative prcess. 3. Discuss the majr investigative techniques used in criminal investigatin. 4. Discuss the rle f deceptin by plice investigatrs during interrgatins and the investigative tls used fr recgnizing deceptin. 5. Describe the prcess f arresting a suspect. 6. Describe the factrs related t investigating vilent crime, including hmicide, rape, rbbery, and kidnapping. 7. Discuss the factrs assciated with investigating crimes related t prperty. ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin 8. Describe the special prcess f investigating illegal drugs, vice, terrrism, and cmputer crimes. 9. Discuss the future pssibilities f crime detectin and criminal investigatin. 10. Discuss the imprtance f investigatr testimny in curt prceedings fllwing the cmpletin f an investigatin. 11. Discuss ethical challenges faced by investigatrs. 12. Apply investigative tls and resurces t the criminal investigatin prcess. 13. Assess varius criminal investigative prcedures and skills using the resurces available n the ITT Tech Virtual Library. Related SCANS Objectives 1. Identify relevant facts and analyze infrmatin in a lgical manner using resurces and cmputers t lcate and verify infrmatin. 2. Cmmunicate rally and in writing, t effectively, cmpletely, and accurately express ideas with prper grammar, spelling, and punctuatin. 3. Identify cmmn gals, understand the psitins f thers, and examine all pssible ptins t prblem-slving. 4. Assess persnal knwledge and skills, set specific and realistic gals, and mnitr prgress tward thse gals. 5. Identify prblems, create and implement slutins, and revise slutins as necessary. TEACHING STRATEGIES The curriculum is designed t prmte a variety f teaching strategies that supprt the utcmes described in the curse bjectives and that fster higher cgnitive skills. Fr the delivery f the curse, yu can use varius media and delivery tls in the classrm. T ensure reinfrcement f tpics and cntinuatin f ideas in each bjective, discussin items, interactive activities, use f Internet references as well as the ITT Tech Virtual Library are included in each unit. ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin The fllwing are the strategies used in this curse: Students will use the resurces available in the classrm t respnd t the scenaris prvided t highlight the unit teaching cncepts. Students will explre the prcedures and case laws assciated with unit teaching cncepts in grup and team discussins r debates. Students will research the ITT Tech Virtual Library and the Internet fr facts, theries, prcedures, r case laws t use the wealth f infrmatin available and t prepare fr discussins in the class. A curse prject will be designed t incrprate the knwledge and skills gained in the curse units. The verall assessment f students will be based n research and writing assignments, class participatin, and a final prject. COURSE RESOURCES Student Textbk Package Westn, Paul B., and Charles A. Lushbaugh. Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives. 11 th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2009. Student Kit ITT Onsite Student Kit, #LK071ONSK, Crime Scene and Lab Supplies, Spex Frensics ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin References and Resurces ITT Tech Virtual Library Lg n t the ITT Tech Virtual Library (http://www.library.itt-tech.edu/) t access nline bks, jurnals, and ther reference resurces selected t supprt the ITT Tech curricula. General References Bks ITT Tech Virtual Library> Main Menu> Bks> Ebrary> Eisen, Mitchell L., Jdi A. Quas, and Gail S. Gdman, eds. Memry and Suggestibility in the Frensic Interview. Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Assciates, 2002. ITT Tech Virtual Library> Main Menu> Bks> Frensics & Criminal Justice NetBase> Caddy, Brian, ed. Frensic Examinatin f Glass and Paint: Analysis and Interpretatin. New Yrk: Taylr & Francis, 2001. Carney, Thmas P. Practical Investigatin f Sex Crimes: A Strategic and Operatinal Apprach. Bca Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 2003. Champd, Christphe, Pierre Margt, Chris Lennard, and Milutin Stilvic. Fingerprints and Other Ridge Skin Impressins. Bca Ratn, Flrida: Taylr & Francis, 2004. Eckert, William G. Intrductin t Frensic Sciences. 2 nd ed. Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 1997. Fisher, Barry A. J. Techniques f Crime Scene Investigatin. 7 th ed. Bca Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 2004. Hrswell, Jhn, ed. The Practice f Crime Scene Investigatin. Bca Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 2004. ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin Madinger, Jhn. Cnfidential Infrmant: Law Enfrcement s Mst Valuable Tl. Bca Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 2000. Rbertsn, James, ed. Frensic Examinatin f Hair. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Taylr & Francis, 1999. Rbertsn, James, and Michael Grieve, eds. Frensic Examinatin f Fibres. 2 nd ed. Bca Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 1999. Sherman, Hal, and Nichlas Petrac. Illustrated Guide t Crime Scene Investigatin. Bca Ratn, Flrida: Taylr & Francis, 2006. Walters, Stan B. Principles f Kinesic Interview and Interrgatin. 2 nd ed. Bca Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 2002. Zulawski, David E., and Duglas E. Wicklander. Practical Aspects f Interview and Interrgatin. 2 nd ed. Bca Ratn, Flrida: CRC Press, 2002. ITT Tech Virtual Library> Main Menu> Bks> NetLibrary> Stephens, Otis H., and Richard A. Glenn. Unreasnable Searches and Seizures: Rights and Liberties Under the Law. Santa Barbara, Califrnia: ABC-CLIO, 2006. Taylr, Jhn B. The Right t Cunsel and Privilege Against Self- Incriminatin: Rights and Liberties Under the Law. Santa Barbara, Califrnia: ABC-CLIO, 2004. Peridicals ITT Tech Virtual Library> Main Menu> Peridicals> EbscHst (all) PrQuest Other Resurces Web sites ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin Findlaw.cm U.S. Cnstitutin Search http://www.findlaw.cm/casecde/cnstitutin (accessed December 28, 2009) Findlaw.cm U.S. Supreme Curt case pinin search page http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.cm/scripts/getcase.pl?curt=us&navby=year&y ear=1978 (accessed December 28, 2009) Internatinal Assciatin f Chiefs f Plice Hmepage http://www.iacp.rg (accessed December 28, 2009) Federal Bureau f Investigatin hmepage http://www.fbi.gv (accessed December 28, 2009) Crime Magazine hmepage http://www.crimemagazine.cm (accessed December 28, 2009) Law Research hmepage http://www.lawresearch.cm (accessed December 28, 2009) SPEX Frensics hmepage http://www.spexfrensics.cm (accessed December 28, 2009) PliceOne hmepage http://www.plicene.cm/ (accessed December 28, 2009) All links t Web references utside f the ITT Tech Virtual Library are always subject t change withut prir ntice. EVALUATION & GRADING COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Attendance and Participatin Regular attendance and participatin are essential fr satisfactry prgress in this curse. 2. Cmpleted Assignments Each student is respnsible fr cmpleting all assignments n time. ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin 3. Team Participatin (if applicable) Each student is respnsible fr participating in team assignments and cmpleting the delegated task. Each team member must hnestly evaluate the cntributins by all members f their respective teams. Evaluatin Criteria Table The final grade will be based n the fllwing weighted categries: CATEGORY WEIGHT Writing Assignments 30% Research Assignments 35% Curse Prject 35% Ttal 100% Grade Cnversin Table Final grades will be calculated frm the percentages earned in class as fllws: Grade Percentage Credit A 90 100% 4.0 B+ 85 89% 3.5 B 80 84% 3.0 C+ 75 79% 2.5 C 70 74% 2.0 D+ 65 69% 1.5 ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin Grade Percentage Credit D 60 64% 1.0 F <60% 0.0 COURSE OUTLINE Ntes Unit # Unit 1: All the cncepts will be cvered in the class; therefre, the specified readings are merely fr yur reference. Fr all units, except unit 1: It is recmmended that yu cmplete the readings befre attending the class. In additin t general in-class activities, all discussin questins will be graded under the Participatin evaluatin categry. Activities fr the unit 1 The Initial Investigatin Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 1, The Initial Investigatin, pp. 3 23 Chapter 4, Recrding the Crime Scene, pp. 63 76 Writing Assignment: 1 2 Types f Evidence Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 2, Direct and Circumstantial Evidence, pp. 27 47 Chapter 4, Recrding the Crime Scene, pp. 76 81 Chapter 5, Labratry and Technical Services, pp. 85 99 Chapter 6, sectin titled Infrmants, ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin Unit # Activities fr the unit pp. 118 123 Chapter 10, sectin titled Case Preparatin, pp. 195 199 Research Assignment: 1 Writing Assignment: 1 3 Develpment f Investigative Infrmatin Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 6, Basic Investigative Leads and Infrmants, pp. 103 117 Chapter 7, Majr Investigative Techniques, pp. 133 151 Chapter 8, Interviewing and the Detectin f Deceptin, pp. 155 167 Research Assignment: 1 4 Plice Interrgatins Curse Prject Parts 1 and 2: Intrductin Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 9, Interrgatin f Suspects, pp. 171 182 Writing Assignment: 1 5 Suspect Identificatin and Arrest Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 10, The Arrest f the Accused Persn, pp. 185 205 Writing Assignments: 1 and 2 6 Investigatin f Vilent Crimes Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin Unit # Activities fr the unit Chapter 11, Physical Assaults, pp. 211 235 Chapter 12, Sexual Assaults, pp. 239 255 Chapter 13, Rbbery, pp. 259 271 Chapter 14, Arsn, Bmbings, and Hate Crimes, pp. 275 291 Research Assignment: 1 Writing Assignment: 1 7 Prperty Crimes Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 15, Prperty Crimes, pp. 293 323 Writing Assignment: 1 8 Special Investigatins: Illegal Drugs, Vice, and Terrrism Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 16, Dangerus Drugs, pp. 327 348 Chapter 17, Special Investigatins, pp. 351 368 Research Assignment: 1 9 Future f Criminal Investigatins Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 3, Rules f Evidence, pp. 51 58 Chapter 18, Terrrism, pp. 371 385 ITT Tech Virtual Library> Schl Of Study > Schl f Criminal Justice > Recmmended Links > Articles > Excerpts frm Criminal Investigatin: An Analytical Perspective: ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011
Criminal Investigatin Unit # Activities fr the unit Chapter 14, The Future f Criminal Investigatin, pp. 405 425 Writing Assignment: 1 Research Assignment: 1 10 Plice Testimny Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 19, The Investigatr As Witness and Ethical Awareness, pp. 389 395 Research Assignment: 1 11 Ethics in Criminal Investigatins Curse Prject Part 1: Submissin Cntent Cvered Criminal Investigatin: Basic Perspectives: Chapter 19, The Investigatr As Witness and Ethical Awareness, pp. 395 400 Curse Prject Part 2: Submissin ITT Educatinal Services, Inc. Date: 11/1/2011