Principles and Concepts of Investigating and Reporting Course Orientation and Introduction

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Raymond E. Foster, MPA EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Doctoral Student, Touro University International – Winter 2007 MPA, Public Financial Management — California State University, Fullerton 4.0 GPA (Member Phi Kappa Phi) BA, Criminal Justice — The Union Institute — 1999 National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC Federal Emergency Management Agency, Incident Command System POST CoursesPOST Certificates West Point Leadership ProgramManagement Instructor Development CourseSupervisor Middle ManagerAdvanced Officer Watch CommanderIntermediate Officer Supervisory DevelopmentBasic Officer

“De-briefing Suspects: An Analysis of the Crime Control Tactic of Gathering Criminal Intelligence from Arrested Persons” LAPD Intranet, September “Change in Public Safety Organizations: It’s a Cultural Thing” October (Co-Author) “Police Technology” Prentice Hall, July “Five Tactics for Taking Civil Service Multiple Choice Examinations” January 2004” “Strategies for Preparing for Promotion” December 2004www.hitechcj.com “Hi Tech Criminal Justice Newsletter” 2003 to Present (Editor) “Police Pursuit Technology” Modern Marvels, History Channel, September 2004, (Technical Advisor) “Tailored Technology” Mobile Government, September 2004 “Air-to-Ground Communications” Airbeat Magazine, October 2004 “Returning to the Scene of the Crime: High Definition Survey Technology and Law Enforcement” Government Technology Magazine, March 2005 “Homeland Security and the New Threats of Global Terrorism: From Cold War to Flaming Hot War” (Prentice Hall, February 2007) Prepared and submitted several successful grant applications

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON (Instructor) 2004 – Present UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERISTY (Faculty Advisor and Instructor) 2004 – Present HI TECH CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2003 – Present – Owner FOSTER YOUTH CONNECTION 2003 – Present – Founding Board Chair LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT ( ) SERGEANT (1988 – 1997) POLICE OFFICER (1980 – 1988)

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Course Objectives: This course will introduce the student to multiple aspects of criminal investigations and the investigative activity practiced by police, courts and correctional subsystems. It will examine the reporting procedures and requirements, crime scene management, technology, interviewing and interrogation skills, and other aspects of criminal investigations. This class meets the classroom portion of upper-division writing requirement for Criminal Justice majors, or as an elective in the concentration curriculum.

Contact Me Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 1000 to 1100 hours Office Location: UH541 Office Telephone:

Learning Goals: As a result of this course the student will: increase their critical thinking skills,increase their critical thinking skills, increase their writing skills and understand the differences between writing in the academic field and criminal justice field,increase their writing skills and understand the differences between writing in the academic field and criminal justice field, gain an understanding of various investigative methods and components,gain an understanding of various investigative methods and components, expand their understanding of the criminal justice system and especially the importance of solid police investigations,expand their understanding of the criminal justice system and especially the importance of solid police investigations, increase their information literacy skills; and,increase their information literacy skills; and, increase their technology skills.increase their technology skills.

Required Text Books: (Available at the Titan Bookstore) Gilbert, James M. (2004) Criminal Investigations, 6/E, ISBN: , Prentice HallGilbert, James M. (2004) Criminal Investigations, 6/E, ISBN: , Prentice Hall Biggs, Michael (2004), Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing, 2/E, ISBN: , Prentice HallBiggs, Michael (2004), Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing, 2/E, ISBN: , Prentice Hall

Course Requirements:  Attend class and take notes.  Read and prepare to discuss the assigned reading by the dates identified in the course syllabus.  Complete Ten Practical Exercises  Complete a mid-term paper.  Complete the final examination.

Method of Evaluation: Exercises 50% (5% each)Exercises 50% (5% each) Mid Term Paper25%Mid Term Paper25% Final20%Final20% Participation5%Participation5% Extra Credit5%Extra Credit5% Semester Total100% (105 with extra credit)Semester Total100% (105 with extra credit)

Grades: A % A % B % B 84-86% B % C % C 74-76% C % D % D 64-66% D % F Below 60 In accordance with University Policy Statement (UPS) the +/- system of grading will be used in this course:

Attendance Within the university setting, students are expected to attend class on a regular basis and participate in topic discussion to enhance the overall learning experience. As participation is directly related to attendance, students missing four (4) class session will not receive any credit for attendance/participation. Attendance will be recorded by a class roster that will be passed among the students during each class. It is the students responsibility to sign the roster.

Ethical Conduct Students should be aware that there are severe consequences for violations of academic ethical conduct. Primarily, we are concerned with cheating and plagiarism. Students who are determined to have cheated or committed plagiarism will face disciplinary action as identified within CSUF regulations. For additional clarification of cheating and/or plagiarism, refer to the CSUF website or the instructor.

Practical Exercises Throughout the course the student will be expected to complete ten exercises that are associated with the class readings. Specific information regarding the exercises is available at the course website. Late exercise will lose one grade level per week late. Throughout the course the student will be expected to complete ten exercises that are associated with the class readings. Specific information regarding the exercises is available at the course website. Late exercise will lose one grade level per week late.

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Mid Term The student will complete a 4-6 page analysis of a “true crime” novel. At the course website, the 10 true crime novels are identified. The student should select and obtain a copy of one of the novels. Details concerning the expectations of the student’s analysis are available at the course website. Late papers will lose one grade level per week late. The student will complete a 4-6 page analysis of a “true crime” novel. At the course website, the 10 true crime novels are identified. The student should select and obtain a copy of one of the novels. Details concerning the expectations of the student’s analysis are available at the course website. Late papers will lose one grade level per week late.

Mid Term Paper Exposition means spelling, grammar, punctuation and composition do count. Exposition means spelling, grammar, punctuation and composition do count. Content means “academically sound.” Content means “academically sound.” A thesis, topic paragraph or hypothesis A thesis, topic paragraph or hypothesis Properly sourced. Properly sourced. At least three separate sources with a bibliography that does not count as a page. At least three separate sources with a bibliography that does not count as a page.

Final The final examination will consist of two essay questions and will be cumulative. Shortly after the Mid-Term, and as a means of preparing for the final, the instructor will provide the students with five essay questions, two of which will be the final examination. Although this is not an “open book” test, students may use any notes they took during class or while studying for the final examination. They must be the students notes – refer to the syllabus section on ethical conduct for further information. The final examination will consist of two essay questions and will be cumulative. Shortly after the Mid-Term, and as a means of preparing for the final, the instructor will provide the students with five essay questions, two of which will be the final examination. Although this is not an “open book” test, students may use any notes they took during class or while studying for the final examination. They must be the students notes – refer to the syllabus section on ethical conduct for further information.

DateClass Main SubjectCommentReviewed 8.23Course OrientationThis log can be downloaded at the course website. Participation Log

Criminal Investigations