CJ210: Criminal Investigation

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Question 1  What does criminalistics mean to you?

Criminalistics  criminalistics: the branch of forensic science concerned with the scientific examination and interpretation of the minute details of physical evidence for the purpose of aiding the criminal investigator or a judge and jury during trial. Specialists who are trained to perform these duties.

Next Question  What does forensics mean to you?

Forensics  forensics: a fairly new, all- encompassing term, it characterizes the scientific examination of evidence. Owing to television and motion picture shows, the term is now generic and part of the vocabulary of the average person (and, therefore, jurors)’

Next Question  How are both criminalistics and forensics used?

Next Question  What do we need to know about a crime scene?

Next Question  What are the ‘rules of evidence?’

Rules of Evidence  The law governing the admissibility of evidence. Some jurisdictions, like the federal government, have codified rules of evidence and procedure, as opposed to a reliance on case law alone.

Rules of Evidence  What does a criminal investigation consist of?

Criminal Investigation  Some of the goals:  Determine whether a crime has been committed  Legally obtain information and evidence to identify the responsible person  Arrest the suspect  Recover stolen property  Present the best possible case to the prosecutor  Provide emergency assistance  Secure the crime scene  Photograph, videotape and sketch

Criminal Investigation  Take notes and write reports  Search for, obtain and process physical evidence  Obtain information from witnesses and suspects  Identify Suspects  Testify in court  Other

What does it take to be a successful investigator  Knowledgeable  Creative  Patient  Persistent  Current methods and read  Training and application  Work with many different types of people  Seek the truth  Other

Wrap Up  Thanks for your participation and attention  Yes, it is that time to end. I will stay online to answer any questions.  This week remember we have a seminar, discussion question, and quiz.  For Unit 2, we will discuss “Crime Scene Processing”  Have a good week and if you need anything let me know. Thanks.