Criminal Investigations
Course Code: CJK0077V
Credit Hours: 50 clock hours
Effective beginning: 2021-22
Course Description:This course is a component of the Law Enforcement Florida CMS Basic Recruit Academy. It is designed to prepare the student to respond appropriately to a crime against a person or property victim, witness, and suspect; conduct a preliminary investigation on crimes against persons and crimes against property offenses; conduct a follow-up investigation to establish a suspect’s identity and/or ascertain facts of the case; and, give testimony in different types of court proceedings. It includes classroom instruction and practical exercises.
Course Details
Prerequisites:
- This course is open only to students admitted to the Law Enforcement Florida CMS Basic Recruit Academy.
- Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)
- Fingerprints
- Criminal History and Background Check
- Drug Screen Test
Instructors:
TBD
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training, Volume 1 Author: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards And Training Commission Publisher: Xanedu
Assignment/course outline:
Course Outline
Unit 1: Crimes Against Persons
Lesson 1: Assault and Battery
Student Course Summary
Lesson 2: Stalking
Lesson 3: Child Abuse
Lesson 4: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Persons and Disabled Adults
Lesson 5: Interference with Custody, Luring and Enticing of a Child, False Imprisonment, and Kidnapping
Lesson 6: Sexual Offenses
Lesson 7: Human Trafficking
Lesson 8: Robbery
Lesson 9: Death and Homicide
Lesson 10: Missing and Endangered Persons
Lesson 11: Domestic Violence
Role-play Exercise 14: Domestic Violence
Lesson 12: Hate Crimes
Unit 2: Crimes Against Society
Lesson 1: Breach of the Peace
Lesson 2: Illicit Drugs and Vice Crimes
Unit 3: Crimes Against Property
Lesson 1: Trespassing and Burglary
Lesson 2: Criminal Mischief
Lesson 3: Theft
Lesson 4: Lost, Stolen, or Found Property
Lesson 5: Fire-Related Crimes
Unit 4: Economic Crimes
Lesson 1: White Collar Crimes
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
CJK 0077V, Criminal Investigations, is an approved course by Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the purpose of Law Enforcement Certification.
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Conduct an initial investigation of crimes against persons, society, property, and economic crime. |
LAW-EN Outcome 1: Demonstrate mastery of Law Enforcement knowledge and skills. LAW-EN Outcome 2: Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement work setting. LAW-EN Outcome 3: Apply critical thinking and problem solving proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement work setting. LAW-EN Outcome 4: Demonstrate team building, interpersonal, and ethical skills as appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement work setting. LAW-EN Outcome 5: Demonstrate leadership, organizational, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement workplace. LAW-EN Outcome 6: Demonstrate skills required for state certification and employment as a law enforcement officer. |
Tests |
- Lecture
- Role Play
- Videos
- Quizzes
College-wide policies and resources
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