CRJU 365: Crime Scene Documentation and Evidence Collection

Course Description

In this course students will be introduced to the methods and theories of crime scene documentation and evidence collection. Topics covered will include the standard types of physical evidence, securing the scene, crime scene processing models, scene photography, scene sketching, narrative descriptions, evidence collection, processing and packaging evidence, and report writing. This course will include processing simulated crime scenes, which will prepare students for careers in law enforcement and medicolegal death investigation. Cross-listed: ANTHRO 365/CRIM JUS 365. Prerequisite: CRIM JUS 199.