Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practises and Principles

Name: Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practises and Principles
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Learn processes, practices, and principles that drive criminal investigation in this free online law course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Identify the traits common to good investigators
Identify the role of ‘Actus Reus’ and ‘Mens Rea’ in criminal investigations
Categorize the various types of evidence
Explain how to classify a criminal event as ‘active’ or ‘inactive’
Outline the proper handling and management of evidence
Compare the processes of interviewing, questioning and interrogating suspects
Discuss the forensic sciences essential to modern criminal investigations
Evaluate the importance of thinking through the process of a criminal investigation
Define the ‘burden of proof’, the idea of ‘reasonable doubt’ and ‘reasonable grounds'
Recognize the different types of witnesses
Outline how to maintain the integrity of crime scenes

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