CRJ 206: FUND CRIM INVESTIGATION FOR LAW ENF

This course presents the fundamentals of preliminary criminal investigations. Learners are provided with an overview of crime scene management and investigative techniques. Topics include: crime scene processing; evidence collection; surveillance; crime scene management techniques; and procedures used in investigating various crimes. Emphasis is placed on legal requirements specified in the Criminal Code of Georgia. This course is administered in accordance with standards established by the Georgia P.O.S.T. Council. Successful completion through Reinhardt University is required to earn basic peace officer certification. Students must meet P.O.S.T. academic standards. Prerequisite: Approval from Georgia P.O.S.T. Council and permission of the police academy director.