Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/92
LET102 19926-19952	LEC	4 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Criminal Investigation
Overview of specialized techniques for the investigation of various types of crimes. Includes technology in police data processing operations as well as the nature and structure of various types of specialized crimes and crime groups. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
LET102   19926-19952	Criminal Investigation

1.	Identify and describe methods of criminal investigation. (I)
2.	Describe the specialized techniques for the investigation of assaults, burglaries, robberies, theft, and criminal damage. (I)
3.	Describe the technology in police data processing operations and the availability information through the use of local, state, and national records systems. (II)
4.	List the rules governing police officers' use of investigative information systems. (II)
5.	List offenses identified as "victimless crimes." (III)
6.	Name the problems that law enforcement officers encounter when dealing with victimless crimes. (III)
7.	Identify the specialized techniques required in death investigations. (IV)
8.	Describe the proper method to fill out death reports. (IV)
9.	Define racketeering. (V)
10.	Describe the intelligence-gathering activities on organized crime resulting from cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations. (V)
11.	In inference to commonly abused drugs, describe their effects, their appearance, and the methods used to distribute them. (VI)
12.	List the basic techniques used for investigating narcotics and dangerous violations of drug laws. (VI)
13.	Describe the techniques and procedures for mediating domestic disputes. (VII)
14.	Identify the process and purpose for the issuance of an order of protection. (VII)
15.	List types of gangs, their characteristics, and structure. (VIII)
16.	Explain law enforcement considerations when dealing with gangs. (VIII)
17.	Identify the elements of child neglect and child physical and sexual abuse. (IX)
18.	Describe the techniques for interviewing an victim of child sexual molestation or child abuse. (IX)
19.	List three goals of crisis intervention. (X)
20.	Describe techniques for interviewing the victim of a crime. (X)
21.	Identify the rules of criminal procedure and investigation that apply to juveniles. (XI)
22.	Differentiate between the adult and juvenile court system. (XI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
LET102   19926-19952	Criminal Investigation

I. Criminal Investigation A. Methods of investigation 1. Purpose of investigation 2. Tools of the investigator 3. Interrogation 4. Instrumentation B. Crime scene search C. Burglary and theft investigation D. Robbery investigation E. Criminal damage investigation F. Auto theft investigation II. National Crime Information Center/Terminal Operator Training A. State files 1. Arizona crime information center 2. Arizona criminal judicial information system B. National files (national crime information center) C. Computer user agreement rules III. Special Investigations A. Victimless crimes 1. Prositution 2. Gambling 3. Pornography 4. Drug abuse 5. Liquor violations 6. Homosexuality B. Traditional characteristics of vice offenses C. Relationships of vice crimes to other crimes D. Tolerance/non-enforcement IV. Death Investigation A. Types of death 1. Natural 2. Suicidal 3. Accidental 4. Homocide 5. Unknown cause B. Specialized techniques required in death investigations C. Signs of death D. Jurisdiction of the police and medical examiner E. Reports 1. Departmental 2. Medical examiner 3. Form - 36 deaths V. Organized Crime A. Definition of organized crime B. Racketeering C. Intelligence files D. Law enforcement intelligence unit E. Schemes and financial frauds F. History of phoenix police organized crime bureau G. Sections of the organized crime bureau VI. Drug Investigations A. Types of commonly abused drugs 1. Marijuana 2. Opiates 3. Cocaine 4. Amphetamines 5. Barbiturates 6. Hallucinogens B. Descriptions of commonly used drugs 1. Marijuana 2. Opiates 3. Cocaine 4. Amphetamines 5. Barbiturates 6. Hallucinogens C. Methods used to distribute drugs D. Narcotic investigations 1. Possible hazards 2. Methods of investigation a. General investigative techniques b. Buy programs c. Informants VII. Domestic Violence A. Definition of domestic violence 1. Enumerated statutes 2. Procedures and resources available for the protection of the victim B. History of domestic violence C. Order of protection D. Restraining order VIII. Gangs A. Definition of a "Gang" B. Characteristics/structure of gangs 1. Spontaneous 2. Traditional 3. The gang member C. Types of gangs 1. Ethinic gangs 2. Female gangs 3. Area gangs 4. Motorcycle gangs 5. Male Gangs 6. Adult Gangs 7. Juvenile Gangs D. Reasons why gangs form E. How gangs form F. Disassociating from gangs G. Law enforcement considerations H. Dress and appearance I. Gang communication IX. Sex Crimes/Children A. Crimes against children's unit B. Child laws- A.R.S. title 13, chapter 14 and 36 C. Elements of statutes D. Child abuse E. Statute of limitations F. Dangerous crimes against children G. Eroticized children X. Victimolgy A. Crisis intervention 1. Definition 2. Goals B. Crisis intervention blueprint C. Techniques for interviewing the victim of a crime XI. Juvenile Procedures A. Juvenile investigations B. Juvenile court structure C. Definition of terms common to juvenile justice D. Juvenile rights

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