This free online course will explore the process of crime investigation and its role in the criminal justice system.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of criminal investigation. It starts by outlining the role and pathway to becoming a successful criminal investigator. It also explores a private detective's roles, responsibilities and the basic skills and characteristics needed to be good at your job. Then we examine the process of managing criminal intelligence and how to incorporate it successfully into an investigation.

Processing a crime scene generally entails inspection and assessment of tangible evidence, including recording the scene's state. You will examine the steps a crime scene technician will take to accomplish this, including how to collect physical evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, tyre tracks, blood, hairs and fibres. You will also learn about fingerprint identification and DNA analysis methods used. The following section delves into the fundamental principles of criminology and cyber criminology.

Finally, you will investigate the most common types of domestic abuse and the responsibilities of an investigator involved in the case. Dealing with crime is an essential part of any investigator's job. The comprehensive criminal investigation function will be thoroughly explained, along with observation and management. Discover the practices needed for effective surveillance, appropriate tracing methods and techniques used during suspect interrogation. We will also discuss the main aspects of firearms inspection. Why hesitate? Enrol now for this fascinating course!