Law Enforcement Investigation
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Law Enforcement Investigation is designed to prepare the law enforcement officer to become a specialist in the investigation of criminal activity and to successfully assist in prosecution. Courses address case management, legal aspects of interviewing, search and seizure, and courtroom presentations. Students will demonstrate skills related to these areas in a crime scene scenario.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Law Enforcement Investigation (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5899N
Total credits required
6
Effective Term
Spring 2022
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Describe the skills needed to manage investigative case assignments. (LET225, LET225AA, LET254, LET255)
- Describe techniques for investigating specific categories of crime. (LET225, LET225AB, LET254)
- Describe the legal requirements for conducting searches. (LET225, LET225AB, LET254)
- Describe the legal requirements for conducting interviews, as well as the personal attributes of the officer necessary for a successful interview. (LET225, LET225AC, LET255)
- Describe the requirements for a complete investigative report. (LET225, LET225AD, LET254)
- Describe proper preparation for court testimony and proper behavior when testifying. (LET225, LET225AE, LET255)
- Describe motions and legal proceedings involved in court presentations. (LET225, LET225AE, LET255)
- Demonstrate the correct method of preserving and seizing computer evidence. (LET225, LET225AF, LET254)
- Demonstrate skills required to investigate and report a crime scene, including proper decision making regarding legal aspects. (LET225, LET225AG, LET254, LET255)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 6 | |
| LET225 | Criminal Investigations Certification (6) | |
| OR | ||
| LET225AA | Criminal Investigations Certification I (1) AND | |
| LET225AB | Criminal Investigations Certification II (1) AND | |
| LET225AC | Criminal Investigations Certification III (1) AND | |
| LET225AD | Criminal Investigations Certification IV (1) AND | |
| LET225AE | Criminal Investigations Certification V (0.5) AND | |
| LET225AF | Criminal Investigations Certification VI (0.5) AND | |
| LET225AG | Criminal Investigations Certification VII (1) | |
| OR | ||
| LET254 | Criminal Investigations Detective I (3) AND | |
| LET255 | Criminal Investigations Detective II (3) | 6 |
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