May 09, 2025  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CJS 2370 - Crime Scene Processing


Credits: 3

This course will explore the skills necessary to process various crime scenes. Students will visit mock crime scenes and process these scenes in their entirety. Hands-on instruction will concentrate on teaching students to effectively secure the scene and document the scene with sketches and digital photography. Students will learn proper crime scene note-taking and diagramming techniques. Students will also actively engage in searching for evidence, collecting evidence, and creating chain-of-custody logs. Preparation for effective courtroom testimony will also be covered in this class.

Prerequisite: CJS 2200  with a C- or better
Previous CJS* 237