Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0300
Organization's ID:
FSA114
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
40 hours
Dates Offered:
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. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to explain how to conduct a proper death investigation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the role of the death investigator
  • 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
  • explain how to properly document the decedent
  • explain the steps to exit a death scene
  • explain the techniques for investigating specific types of deaths
  • describe the next steps, after leaving the scene of a death
  • describe the autopsy process

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:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Practical simulations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials