Crime Scene Investigator and Analysis : Forensic Science & Law Enforcement

Module Attributes:

The course has been meticulously designed to deliver maximum information in minimum time. This approach enables learners to easily comprehend the core concepts and confidently apply them to diverse real-life scenarios.

Course Curriculum:

Here is a curriculum breakdown of the course:

Module 01: Understanding Criminal Psychology

• The Criminal Process
• Varieties of Crime
• Explanations of Crime
• Crime Psychology Research
• Areas of Contribution

Module 02: Influence of Mental Disorders

• Aggression and Its Types
• Mental Illness
• Anxiety and Mood Disorders
• Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders
• Relationship of Aggression and Mental Illness
• Causation and Criminal Responsibility
• Personality Disorder

Module 03: Classification of Crime

• Misdemeanours and Felonies
• Personal Crimes
• Property Crimes
• Inchoate Crimes
• White Collar Crimes

Module 04: Forensic Science

• Forensics and It’s Origin
• Forensic Pathology and Autopsies
• Toxicology
• Ballistics
• Anthropometry
• Fingerprints

Module 05: Criminal Intelligence Analysis

• The Intelligence Cycle
• Basics of Criminal Intelligence Analysis
• Potential Shortcomings of Criminal Intelligence
• How to Proceed?
• Intelligence Analysis and Organized Crime
• Organised Crime in the Present Day
• The Criminal Activities of Organised Crime
• Adapting to Dynamic Crime

Module 06: Criminal Intelligence Analyst - Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge and Technical Ability
• Mental Ability
• Characteristics of Exceptional Analysts

Module 07: Research Methods in Crime Analysis

• Introduction
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Threats to Validity
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Future of Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Module 08: Decision Making in Criminal Intelligence Analysis

• Introduction
• The Role of Intuition, Leap of Faith and Insight in Analysts’ Decision Making
• The Model of Analysts’ Decision Making in Absence of Clear Facts
• Decision Making in Familiar Situation
• Decision Making in Unfamiliar Situation
• Decision Making in Moderately Familiar Situatio

Module 9: Criminal Profiling: Science, Logic and Metacognition

• Bias
• Science and Scientific Method
• Logic
• Metacognition

Module 10: Phases of Profiling

• Examining of Evidence
• Classification of Evidence
• Reconstruction
• Examining the Offender’s Signature
• Generating a Profile

Module 11: Offender Profiling: Pragmatic Solution and Behavioural Investigative Advice

• Traditional Approaches to Offender Profiling
• Behavioural Investigative Advisers: The Way they can Contribute
• BIA: Contribution

Module 12: Victimology

• Victims
• Consequences for Victims
• Victim Proneness
• Victim Facilitation
• Victim Right

Module 13: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales

• Introduction
• The Criminal Courts
• Police and Policing
• The Crown Prosecution Service
• Prisons and the Prison Service

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above in order to pass. After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a CPD-accredited certificate.

Exam & Retakes:

It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).