CJK 0077 - Criminal Investigations

51 Clock Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)

This course is a component of the Law Enforcement Florida CMS Basic Recruit Academy. It is designed to prepare the student to respond appropriately to a person or property crime victim, witness, and suspect; conduct a preliminary investigation on crimes against persons and crimes against property offenses; conduct a follow-up investigation to establish a suspect’s identity and/or ascertain facts of the case; and, give testimony in different types of court proceedings. It includes classroom instruction and practical exercises. This course is open only to students admitted to the Law Enforcement Florida CMS Basic Recruit Academy.

*Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.