Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0300
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
FSA114
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
40 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Investigations
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate law enforcement and non-commissioned personnel assigned to crime scene investigation on the potential causes, factors, and circumstances that must be considered for a thorough death investigation case. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to explain how to conduct a proper death investigation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the autopsy process.
  • Describe the protocol to follow upon arrival at a death scene.
  • Explain how to document a death scene.
  • Explain how to properly document and collect evidence.
  • Describe the next steps, after leaving the scene of a death.
  • Describe the role of the death investigator.
  • Explain the steps to exit a death scene.
  • Explain the techniques for investigating specific types of deaths.
  • Explain basic investigative techniques for processing various types of death scenes.

General Topics:

  • Overview of death investigation
  • Arrival at the scene
  • Documenting the scene
  • Documenting evidence
  • Documenting the decedent
  • Exiting the scene
  • Special considerations
  • Scene wrap-up
  • Autopsy
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Practical simulations
Supplemental Materials
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