SOC 402 Crime Scene Investigation

This course is designed for students who have little or no knowledge of crime scene investigation procedures and techniques and is designed to educate students in the primary skills and procedures necessary to properly respond to, identify, preserve and collect evidence necessary for criminal prosecution. Topics such as responding to and securing the crime scene, crime scene sketching, photography and videographer techniques, evidence identification, collection and documentation, interviewing, report writing, and courtroom testimony will be presented. In addition to the class room material students do hands on work where they practice what is being taught in each module. The final exam (SOC 403) requires processing a staged crime scene. Must also register for SOC 403.