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CRIM 224 Crime Scene and Evidence

This course meets Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) learning objectives pertaining to the performance of peace officer duties and tasks, and the tools, tactics, and techniques of professional peace officer education. This course is part of the ¿skills¿ curriculum with instruction focused on crime scene and evidence.

Special information

Note: Formerly known as LAWE 224. Special permission required. Only students accepted into the SKILLS practicum may register for this course.
1 Undergraduate credit

Effective May 3, 2023 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Demonstrate the proper and safest methods to approach and apprehend high risk suspects.
  • Assess dangers responding to crimes in progress
  • Identify tactics appropriate to the en-route phase of a crime response
  • Demonstrate tactics appropriate to approach and search a building
  • Practice procedures for confronting suspects and placing him/her under control or arrest
  • Assess proper procedures for handling barricade suspects and hostage situations
  • Employ proper tactics in dealing with suspects possessing weapons
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the 4th Amendment search and search techniques.