COURSE NAME:  LAW120 Investigave Report Writing

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of investigative report writing.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) describe how police reports are written, and explain the difference between crime reports and arrests, 2) discuss the basics of an investigation including the investigator, persons of interest, and steps involved, 3) explain how to take notes, types of notes taken by policy and investigators, and the important factual information, and 4) accurately describe persons and property, search warrants, interviews, and how to compile narratives.

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of this course.