CRJ 7230 - Criminal Investigative Analysis

Credit Hours: 3

This course builds upon the theoretical framework provided in Advanced Crime Theory and Analysis; and Advanced Theory of Behavioral Analysis of Violent Crime. It provides the applied components of criminal investigative analysis from operational aspects such as the formation of the investigative team, predicting criminal behavior, locating offenders, and methodically collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing relevant evidence. Moreover, the student will learn other practical applications such as interview techniques for suspects, crime victims, and how to minimize occurrences of false confessions.