CJLE 1327 - Interviewing and Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professions

3 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab.) Instruction and skill development in interviewing, note-taking, and report writing in the criminal justice context. Development of skills to conduct investigations by interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects properly. Organization of information regarding incidents into effective written reports. Prerequisite: None
Course Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate techniques for conducting interviews in support of incident investigations.
2 - Collect information admissible in court using interview techniques.
3 - Demonstrate appropriate note-taking skills.
4 - Create reports that convey all pertinent information.