CJLE 1345 - Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Topics include objectives, preparations, procedures, and methods of crime scene search; value of crime scene sketches and their relationship to crime scene photographs; fingerprints as physical evidence, fingerprint identification and classification, types of impressions and techniques for locating and developing impressions. Satisfies Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Course #2106.
Prerequisite: None
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify objectives, preparation, and procedures for searching a crime scene. 2 - Diagram crime scene sketches and identify their relationship to photographs and videos. 3 - Identify and classify fingerprints, types of impressions, and techniques for locating and developing impressions.