CCBC, Fall Semester, 2014

School of Business, Criminal Justice and Law

CRJU 110 Criminal n!esti"ation # Section C$%
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Course 'escri(tion
Studies the fundamental principles and procedures employed in the investigation of
crime; emphasizes investigations of specific crimes, identification of information sources
and procedures required for the handling of evidence. This course is designed to help
students develop a working knowledge of investigation techniques from securing the
crime scene to preparing and presenting evidence in court
Prerequisite(s! "#$% &'( and )*#$ &'( or "S+% &', or "S+% &'(; -)./ (&(
) Basic Course nformation
0. nstructor! Professor .ay 1um2run
3. nstructor*s +ffice! 3usiness, "ducation and Social Science 4all,
)oom 566' (formerly 07866', -atonsville -ampus
,+-./ Room 0 chan"es to 212 on or a1out +ct 22, 2014
Contact nformation/
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>onday 9!&&8??!&& am
Tuesday 9!&&8@!6& am
Aednesday 9!&&8??!&& am
Thursday 9!&&8@!6& am
,+-./ Throughout the semester, B will teaching in various police
academies in which the daysCtimes vary. There may 2e occasions when B
am not availa2le during the a2ove office hours due to this commitment.
-all or email ahead to confirm my availa2ility.
*. Criminal Justice Studies 'e(artment/ 444#540#4244
#+T"! Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty
mem2er. Bf students are una2le to resolve course8related concerns with the
instructor they should contact Professor %inda 7leischer, -hairperson for
the School of .ustice, via email at lfleischer=cc2cmd.edu or at ,,689,&8
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". Course 'a6s7-imes7Location
Tuesday C Thursday ??!?& am8?(!6& pm
)oom 56(&83usiness, "ducation and Social Science 4all, -atonsville
-ampus
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7. +ut of Classroom .8(ectations/
Students should eEpect to spend a minimum of three (6 hours of research
and study time for every one (? hour of class time. 7or this class that
would 2e a minimum of @ hours each week in addition to class time.
9) -e8t and :or;1oo;/
-harles ). Swanson, #eil -. -hamelin, %eonard Territo F )o2ert
Taylor, Criminal Investigation. >c$raw84ill 4igher "ducation,
??th edition, (&?(
Timothy Sweetman F 0dele Sweetman, Investigating a Homicide,
0tomic *og Pu2lishing, (&&?, BS3#! &8@,(:(98::8:
) Course 9oals
0. Course +1<ecti!es
/pon completion of the course, students should 2e a2le to!
?. Summarize the historical perspectives of criminal investigation;
(. Bdentify the 2asic scientific means utilized in solving crime;
6. *escri2e the methods for collecting evidence at crime scenes;
,. +utline the proper procedures for conducting systematic searches of crime
scenes;
'. *escri2e the 2asic processes in crime scene reconstruction
;. )elate the 2asic procedural steps common in most investigations;
:. "Eplain the processes and o2<ectives of interviewing and interrogation;
9. /nderstand the importance of detailed note8taking and report writing
@. *escri2e the legalities and procedures in arresting suspects;
?&. Summarize the legalities and procedures for searching crime scenes,
vehicles, and persons;
??. 0nalyze the processes used in undercover investigations including drug
a2use and vice operations;
?(. "Eplain the processes in gathering intelligence information related to
terrorism and other types of crimes; and
?6. "valuate the trial process and the investigator as a witness.
3. $a<or -o(ics
B. Bntroduction to criminal investigation
0. "volution
3. %egal aspects of investigation
BB. The investigative process and the crime scene
0. +rganization of the crime scene investigation
3. Types of crime scenes
-. Search procedures and documentation
*. )ole of the investigator during the trial process
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BBB. Physical evidence
0. -ommon types, identification and comparison
3. -lass vs. individualization
-. -ollection, preserving, packaging BG. Bnterviewing and interrogation
BG. +2<ectives and techniques for interviewing and interrogation
0. Time, place, and setting for interviewing
3. /nderstanding witnesses
G. 7ield notes and reporting
0. Bmportance of note8taking 3. Bncident reports
GB. 7ollow8up Bnvestigation
0. Special techniques and resources 3. Bntelligence gathering, analytical
and investigative tools
GBB. Bn<ury and death investigations
0. "sta2lishing cause, types and manner of death
3. Post8mortem o2servations -. Aound identification
GBBB. SeE8related offenses
0. -lassification of seE offenses
3. )ape and seE offense investigation including physical evidence
BH. -rimes against children
0. 0ssaults against children
3. -hild a2use and molestation
-. Sudden infant death syndrome
*. Bnfant a2duction
H. )o22ery Bnvestigations
0. "lements of the crime
3. Typology of ro22eries
-. 7ollow8up investigative procedures
HB. 3urglaryCTheft Bnvestigations
0. "lements of the crimes
3. 7ollow8up investigative procedures
-. Gehicle thefts
HBB. +ther types of crimes
0. *rug a2use
3. 0rson and "Eplosion investigation
-. -omputer crimes
*. Terrorism

-. Course Rationale/
This course is an introductory survey course in the field of criminal
investigation. Students completing this course will have a solid foundation of
the various criminal investigative techniques. Students will also have the
opportunity to eEplore various careers in criminal investigation.
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) .!aluation
%) Course Re=uirements and 9radin"
Test 5?! ?&& points (?&I of grade
Test 5(! ?&& points (?&I of grade
Test 56! ?&& points (?&I of grade
7inal "Eam ?'& points (?'I of grade
?& Juizzes ?'& points (?'I of grade
:ritin" %ssi"nment! ?&& points total (?&I of grade
3omicide :or;1oo; ?'& points (?'I of gradeK?' points per chapter
Cha(ter %ssi"nments ?'& points (?' points per chapter assignment
-otal >oints 1000 (oints
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Test 5? (chapters ?8;
Test 5( (chapters :8?,
Test 56 (chapters ?'8?9 and (&8((
7inal "Eam (chapters ?8?: and (&8((
/nless otherwise stated, the tests may include a com2ination of short
answer, multiple choice and trueCfalse statements.
BUCC.S ?10A
Students are required to complete ?& quizzes in this course of study. "ach
quiz will challenge the student on material from the assigned chapter. The
quizzes will 2e 2ased on the student reading the chapter, comprehending
the material and completing the quiz 2ased on the chapter assigned.
Juizzes will 2e given prior to classroom discussion. The purpose of the
quiz is to assist the student to prepare for classroom interaction resulting in
the understanding of the issues and processes in the criminal <ustice
system. The quizzes are pop quizzes and 2ased on the readings leading up
to the classroom discussion. BuiDDes will 1e "i!en at the 1e"innin" of
class. Bf you arrive late to class you will miss the opportunity to take the
quiz and gain the points towards your final grade. &ou ma6 not ma;e u(
a missed =uiD)
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:ritin" %ssi"nment
The writing assignment is contained in a folder in your 3lack2oard
program. The folder contains directions for selecting a topic and
completing the paper. The directions are very clear and detailed. "ach
student must read and strictly adhere to the requirements as specified in
this folder. Students are required to adhere with --3-Ls policy on
plagiarism.
3) nstructor*s 9radin" >olic6/
Students will receive a grade on each eEam, quiz and pro<ect su2mitted.
$rades will 2e 2ased on the studentLs a2ility to perform the assigned
requirements at a level commensurate with college level work. The final
grade will 2e 2ased on the num2er of points o2tained throughout the
semester.
$a;eu( tests will onl6 1e administered to students who ha!e notified the
instructor >R+R to missin" a test who ha!e a le"itimate emer"enc6 or
situation)
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C) %ttendance7>artici(ation >olic6
Students enrolled in this course are required to attend and participate in
each class unless an emergency or eEigent circumstance precludes such
attendance. Students who do not eEpect to attend class, due to an
emergency or eEigent circumstance, in any particular week, need to
contact the instructor prior to the class 2y phone or email. 0ttendance will
2e taken during each class. 0ttendance is eEtremely important for the
successful completion of this course. 0ttendance will 2e considered when
determining the studentLs final grade. >ore than two (( uneEcused
a2sences may result in the lowering of your final grade.

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') nstructor*s %udit >olic6
Students who audit this class are eEpected to comply with the instructorLs
attendance policy and contri2ute to in8class activities. They are not
required to take eEams and quizzes or complete out8of8class assignments.
7ailure to comply with these requirements will result in a change from 0/
to A.
E) Course >rocedures
0. CCBC Code of %cademic nte"rit6
7or the -ollege to make its maEimum contri2ution as an institution of
higher learning, the entire college community must uphold high standards
of integrity, honesty, and ethical 2ehavior. Bn seeking the truth, in learning
to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service,
honesty is imperative. "ach student has a responsi2ility to su2mit work
that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete
acknowledgement of the use of work attri2uta2le to others. To these ends,
the following actions are eEpected of students!
O -omplete all work without unauthorized assistance.
O 7ollow the professorLs instructions when completing all class
assignments.
O 0sk for clarification when instructions are not clear.
O Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
O Su2mit only oneLs own work.
7ailure to comply with the college -ode of 0cademic Bntegrity will result
in a failing grade for this class.
3. 7or college wide sylla2us policies such as the -ode of -onduct related to
0cademic Bntegrity and -lassroom 3ehavior or the 0uditCAithdrawal
policy, please go to the Sylla2us Ta2 on the >y--3- page.P
-. Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty mem2er. Bf
students are una2le to resolve course8related concerns with the instructor
they should contact Professor %inda 7leischer, -hairperson, -riminal
.ustice Studies Program at lfleischer=cc2cmd.edu.
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CRJU 110 Class Schedule

-o(ic7%cti!it6 'ates
-ourse Bntroduction 9C(9
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The "volution of -riminal
Bnvestigation and 7orensic Science
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%egal 0spects of Bnvestigation
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Bnvestigators, The Bnvestigative
Process and the -rime Scene
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Physical "vidence

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Bnterviewing and Bnterrogation @C?9

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7ield #otes and )eporting
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The 7ollow /p Bnvestigation
0nd Bnvestigative )esources
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The -rime %a2oratory

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Bn<ury and *eath Bnvestigations

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SeE8)elated +ffenses
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-rimes 0gainst -hildren
4uman Trafficking
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)o22ery

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3urglary

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%arcenyCTheft and Ahite -ollar
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Gehicle Theft and )elated -rimes

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-y2ercrime

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*rugs
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Terrorism ??C(&
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The Trial Process
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Cha(ters 1@#22
Final .8am ?(C?;
-umulative 11/00 %$



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,eed for :ritin" S;ills/
Ariting proficiency is an essential component of any position in the -riminal .ustice
System. Ahen a student with a ma<or in -riminal .ustice graduates and seeks
employment in the field, heCshe will 2e eEpected to write in a professional manner. The
-riminal .ustice practitioner will 2e called upon to write reports for crime investigation,
official summaries for <udicial proceedings, presentence investigations, correctional
incidents, parole and pro2ation activities, research papers, interviews D <ust to name a
few. -areer advisors indicate that strong communication skills D 2oth oral and written
will determine a practitionerQs success in hisCher <o2 performance. 0nother important
requirement is the knowledge of Standard "nglish and the a2ility to successfully convey
intended information to a variety of people. There are several writing requirements in this
class and they will 2e graded 2ased on the content of the paper and the quality of the
writing.
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Ser!ices for Student with 'isa1ilities/
--3- is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities for all
students 2y arranging support services and reasona2le accommodations for students with
disa2ilities. 0 student with a disa2ility may contact the appropriate campus office for an
appointment to discuss reasona2le accommodations. 0n appointment must 2e scheduled
within a time period which allows staff adequate time to respond to the special needs of
the student. The student must provide the appropriate office with proper documentation
supporting the need for reasona2le accommodations. 7or more information, contact!
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