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CJ 4023/5043 – Modern Criminal Investigations CRN 29085/29086 (1/13/16-5/4/16) W 4:30-7:15 p.m. Classroom Location: LAR 136 Office Location: Comm 115A...
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CJ 4023/5043 – Modern Criminal Investigations CRN 29085/29086 (1/13/16-5/4/16) W 4:30-7:15 p.m. Classroom Location: LAR 136 Office Location: Comm 115A

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA - SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYLLABUS

COURSE: CJ 4023/5043— MODERN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS / 3 Credit Hours

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Donald N. Mizell

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(405) 974-5508; (505) 363-4133-cell (Preferred)

FAX NUMBER

(405) 974-3871

EMAIL ADDRESS

[email protected]

OFFICE HOURS/DAYS

W 1:30- 4:30 pm; T/Th 3:30-4:30; or By Appointment.

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Mizell served as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps (CH-46 Helicopter Pilot) for 10 years. He then served as a Special Agent and pilot for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 21 years in numerous capacities including Violent Crimes, Aviation and Special Operations, Undercover Operations, the New Mexico Violent Fugitive Task Force and SWAT. Dr. Mizell holds a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in Political Science (International Relations), an M.A. in Political Science from California State University-Fullerton (Constitutional Law), is ABD in Political Science with the University of Maryland- College Park (National Security Studies and Constitutional Law), and earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Management from Madison University. Dr. Mizell’s prior college and university teaching experiences include the United States Naval Academy, Anne Arundel Community College, Wayland Baptist University, the University of Phoenix, and Central New Mexico Community College. His courses with those institutions have included a variety of courses in both the Political Science and Criminal Justice fields.

Revision Date: 01/05/16

CJ 4023/5043 – Modern Criminal Investigations REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Criminal Investigations; 11th Edition; (2015); Delmar-Cengage Learning; Christine Hess-Orthmann & Karen M. Hess- authors. ISBN: 978-1-305-65940-7 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Modern Criminal Investigations is a course designed to combine the practical and theoretical aspects of criminal investigations. Students will develop an analytical and practical understanding of the investigative processes and explore crime solving technology and techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: University Objectives: UCO endorses a “Transformative Learning” approach to the instructional and learning process. The “Central Six” objectives/learning goals have been identified as Discipline Knowledge, Leadership, Problem Solving (Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities), Service Learning and Civic Engagement, Global and Cultural Competencies, and Health and Wellness. This course will seek to emphasize the learning goals of Discipline Knowledge, Problem Solving, and, to a limited degree, Leadership through the accomplishment of the various course requirements and class activities.

Technical Objectives Students will be able to:  Define criminal investigation.  Discuss and describe the responsibilities of the criminal investigator.  Identify sources of information at a crime scene.  Describe the development and interpretation processes of physical evidence.  Comprehend the purpose of a crime scene search.  Describe the responsibilities of the investigator at the crime scene.  Appreciate the investigative value of trace evidence.  Identify the numerous methods of obtaining information from people.  Explain the contributions witnesses can make to a criminal investigation.  Identify types of records and files that can be utilized as sources of information for investigations.  Compare and contrast interrogation and interviewing as they pertain to the questioning process.  Understand the concept and effectiveness of the Behavioral Analysis Interview process. Revision Date: 01/05/16

CJ 4023/5043 – Modern Criminal Investigations

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/CALENDAR: Date

Assignment

1/13

Ch. 1: Course Introduction; Criminal Investigation Overview; Crime Scene Teams Assigned; Book Review Assignment Discussion; Book Review Teams/Due Dates Assigned

1/20

Ch. 2: Documenting the Crime Scene; Crime Scene # 1a; Book review topics Reviewed.

1/27

Ch. 6; Obtaining Information and Intelligence; Conducting Interviews / Interrogations; Surveillance Techniques and Procedures; Crime Scene # 1b

2/3

EXAMINATION # 1; Ch. 3: Writing Effective Reports; Formats for Prosecutive Reports to be provided; Begin writing Reports from Previous Investigations/Interviews. (Book Review Presentations begin)

2/10

Ch. 7; Identifying and Arresting Suspects; (Book Review Presentations); Crime Scene 1 (a/b) Investigative Reports Due.

2/17

Ch. 5; Forensics and Physical Evidence (Guest Professor); (Book Review Presentations)

2/24

EXAMINATION # 2; Ch. 8 (a): Death Investigations; (Book review Presentations)

3/2

Ch. 8 (b): Death Investigations (cont.); Guest Professor; (Book Review Presentations)

3/9

Crime Scene # 2; Ch. 9: Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Elder Abuse; Book Reviews/Presentations.

3/16 SPRING BREAK 3/23 Crime Scene # 2 debrief; EXAMINATION # 3; Ch. 12; Robbery

3/30 TEAM CRIME SCENE # 3; (This Crime Scene will be conducted during the day as part of the Liberal Arts Symposium- estimated time will be 9am to 11 am); Ch. 13; Burglary; Book review Presentations

4/6 TCS # 3 Debrief; TEAM CRIME SCENE # 4; Ch. 14; Larceny, Theft, Fraud, White Collar Crime

Revision Date: 01/05/16

CJ 4023/5043 – Modern Criminal Investigations 4/13 EXAMINATION # 4; Ch. 15; Motor Vehicle Theft; TCS # 4 Debrief; 4/20 TEAM CRIME SCENE # 5; Ch. 18; Drugs and Organized Crime; (Dr. Shukla- OC guest lecturer)

4/27 Team Crime Scene # 5 debrief; TEAM CRIME SCENE # 6; Ch. 19; Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups 5/4

EXAMINATION # 5: (5:30- 7:20 pm); Teams Crime Scene # 6 debrief.

5/7

SPRING COMMENCEMENT

5/10

Grades Due to Administration

EXAMINATIONS AND MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS (1) There will be five Chapter Examinations covering approximately three chapters each. (2) There will be 4 team crime scene projects assigned in which each team will create 2 crime scenes to be investigated by members of the other team(s). The team creating the crime scene will be graded on the group project. Each team member will be asked to provide evaluation information concerning the quality of input from each of the other team members. (3) Each student will present an oral book review of a book that describes an actual crime investigation. The review should include the following: (a) An Introduction and Summary of the investigation. (b) A Description of investigative methods and principles used in the case. (c) Discuss Problems encountered in the investigation and how they were handled by the investigators. (d) A Critical Analysis of the case investigation; was it done well or ineffectively? (e) A Conclusion. (5) Graduate Students will be evaluated on their leadership as it pertains to the conduct and design of their team’s Crime Scene Investigations. (6) Each Investigative team will produce/write four Investigative/Prosecutive Reports indicating the results of the investigation conducted on four crime scenes. The format for these investigative reports will be provided in class.

Revision Date: 01/05/16

CJ 4023/5043 – Modern Criminal Investigations COURSE ASSESSMENT: CJ-4023 (1) 30 % of the Course Grade will be derived from the average of 5 EXAMINATIONS. (2) 10 % of the course grade will be derived from the average of 13 Chapter Quizzes to be completed on the Mindtap system. There are assigned videos,etc. for each chapter as well as an end-of-chapter review quiz. You must register in Mindtap for this portion of the course. Further instructions will be provided in class regarding this requirement. (3) 10 % each (20% total) of the Course Grade will be derived from the Team Crime Scenes. (Team Leader Evaluations will be incorporated into this grade.) (4) 10 % of the course grade will be derived from the Book Review/Presentation. (5) 30% of the course grade will be derived from the written investigative reports pertaining to four crime scene investigations. (Four reports valued at 7.5% each.)

CJ-5043 (1) 25 % of the Course Grade will be derived from the average of the 5 EXAMINATIONS. (2) 20 % of the Course Grade will be derived from the Team Crime Scenes. (10 % for each.) (3) 10 % of the course grade will be derived from the Book Review/Presentation. (4) 25 % of the course grade will be derived from the written investigative reports pertaining to four crime scene investigations. (Four reports valued at 6.25 % each.) (5) 10 % of the Course Grade will be derived from an assessment of leadership of the student with regard to team members assigned to his/her investigative team. (6) 10 % of the course grade will be derived from an average of the 13 Chapter Quizzes to be completed on the Mindtap system. There are assigned videos,etc. for each chapter as well as an end-of-chapter review quiz. You must register in Mindtap for this portion of the course. Further instructions will be provided in class regarding this requirement.

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COURSE GRADE: The grade scale (undergraduates) for this class is: A B C D F

90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 0- 59

The grade scale (graduates) for this class is: A B C D F

92-100 82-91 72-81 62-71 0- 61

Revision Date: 01/05/16

CJ 4023/5043 – Modern Criminal Investigations Additional Notes: Changes to this syllabus may be made at any time during the term as needs arise. A full explanation/notification will be made in class in the event changes become necessary. There are no make-up exams without approval based on good and sufficient cause. There is no extra credit option in this course. With regard to academic honesty, ANY instance of plagiarism or cheating on an examination will result in an automatic failing grade (F) for the book review or for that examination. Multiple instances of the above will result in an automatic F for the entire course grade. I will provide course grade projections where needed by the student for purposes of tuition waiver applications or athletic eligibility purposes with the provision that such projection of a grade will be considered advisory only and non-binding as to the final grade assigned upon the conclusion of the course. ADA Statement: “The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their requests by contacting the Coordinator of Disability Support Service at 974-2549. The office is located in the Administration Building, Room 211. Students should also notify the instructor of special accommodation needs by the end of the first week of class.” Regent’s Statement: “It is expected that a full time college student will spend a minimum amount of time each week in class attendance and study out of class approaching a 40-hour work week. A person employed on a full-time basis should not simultaneously expect to maintain a full-time academic schedule. At the undergraduate level, this means that of each hour of in class, a student is expected to spend at least three (3) hours doing homework. For a three credit class, a student is expected to spend nine (9) hours a week doing homework.”

Also PLEASE NOTE: Cell phones, pagers, and ipods, etc. must be turned off during class.

School of Criminal Justice Director’s Approval

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Revision Date: 01/05/16

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