Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation

Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

1. Manage a crime scene, taking into account the complexities of time, atmospheric conditions, continuity, personnel, financial, legal, and other constraints.
2. Work in compliance with established standards and relevant legislation in the protection, security and investigation fields.
3. Advise investigators and other police personnel on the various forensic techniques that can be legally applied to assist or complement an investigation.
4. Make decisions in a timely, effective and legally defensible manner to uphold protection and security.
5. Practice safe working methods and procedures, particularly when dealing with dangerous goods and dangerous situations.
6. Carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
7. Collect and package evidence from crime or crash scenes, vehicles, persons, or other objects using accepted techniques and standards as to satisfy legal and forensic laboratory requirements.
8. Act equitably and justly with diverse populations*.
9. Document investigative methods and results in order to be able to testify as required.
10. Work effectively as a member of a protection and security team.
11. Prepare scale diagrams of indoor and outdoor venues in a variety of media as required for court, evidentiary, and investigation purposes.
12. Prevent and resolve crisis*, conflict* and emergency* situations by applying effective techniques.
13. Collect and interpret information from various sources in such a manner as to prepare an information item to obtain Criminal Code, Provincial Offences Act, or DNA search warrants.
14. Conduct and/or contribute to investigations by collecting, preserving and presenting admissible evidence*.
15. Describe the roles and responsibilities of all personnel involved in the processing of a crime scene, including first officer response, scientific examination support personnel, investigative personnel, and other personnel or agencies as required.
16. Monitor, evaluate and accurately document behaviours, situations and events.
17. Digitally photograph a crime or crash scene under various conditions in order to provide an accurate visual record as required for police agency investigation purposes and for use in criminal, provincial, or civil court.
18. Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.
19. Identify various outside logistical support agencies or personnel that can complement or assist investigators in the management of a crime scene and the collection of evidence.
20. Recognize situations and conditions where evidence can be lawfully photographed, documented, and collected without a search warrant or other legal authorization.