Introduction to Crime Scene Investigations

Price:  $70
2009 Ed:  ISBN: 978-1-933778-11-2

An introduction to the investigative concepts involved in the “Crime Scene Dynamics” of processing the aftermath of a criminal incident. Covers how to respond to crime scenes, and examines the multitude of responsibilities involved, such as: the identifying and preserving evidence, isolating and interviewing witnesses, isolating and protecting the crime scene, developing fingerprints and identifying and locating suspects.

Description:
This textbook is appropriate for criminal justice, criminal investigation, and homeland security programs. It is also suited for programs in emergency management, corporate security, psychology, emergency medical services and healthcare, police academy programs, and continuing professional development.

Contents
Chapter 1  Introduction to Crime Scene Dynamics
Chapter 2  History of Forensics
Chapter 3  Investigating the Crime Scene
Chapter 4  Interviews & Interrogation
Chapter 5  Processing the Crime Scene
Chapter 6  Report Writing
Chapter 7  Legal Issues and Testimony
Chapter 8  Evidence
Chapter 9  Crime Scene Searches
Chapter 10  Crime Scene Sketches
Chapter 11  Crime Scene Photography
Chapter 12  DNA In Forensics
Chapter 13  Blood & Bodily Fluids
Chapter 14  Hair & Fibers
Chapter 15  Glass
Chapter 16  Fingerprints
Chapter 17  Firearms
Chapter 18  Death Scene Investigations
Chapter 19  Vehicular Crime Scene Investigations
Chapter 20  Computer Investigations
Chapter 21  State and Federal Resources
Chapter 22  Careers In Forensics

Introduction to Criminal Investigations

Price:  $70
2012 Edition - ISBN: 978-1-933778-41-9

This text is designed to provide students with a basic and philosophical understanding of the investigatory processes regarding crimes against persons: death investigations crimes against persons; specially assault/battery, robbery, kidnapping and sex crimes investigations. Students will explore the fundamental and advanced features of first responder responsibilities, on-scene investigation, analysis of problems encountered in interviewing, autopsy process and results, laboratory processes and results, evidence collection and use of technology. Law references are from the Model Penal Code.

Author:
Rick Michelson - MA
Rick has 30 years of law enforcement experience including over 20 years as a fulltime professor in Criminal Justice courses, having taught nearly every core course offered both in on-line and traditional formats.

His texts also include the latest Student Learning Outcomes with a sample assessment rubric that may be used by instructors.
The text also comes with a test banks and PowerPoints.

Sample Course Number:  AOJ 206

SLO:
1. Describe and explain the sequential conceptual stages in a criminal investigation.
2. Distinguish the relevant techniques and protocol of evidence collection, preservation, and linking analysis.
3. Recognize ethical principles in an investigation and present an appropriate response
4. Examine the concept of probable cause, elements of a crime, and other appropriate basic Criminal Justice principles and their importance in the process of an investigation

Assessment Rubric
1a. Quantifiable exam process.
1b. Seventy percent or more of the students will meet the SLO
1c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will describe and explain the sequential conceptual stages in a criminal investigation
2a. Quantifiable exam process
2b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
2c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will distinguish the relevant techniques and protocol of evidence collection, preservation, and linking analysis
3a. Quantifiable exam process
3b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
3c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will recognize ethical principles in an investigation and present an appropriate response
4a. Quantifiable exam process
4b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
4c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will examine the concept of probable cause, elements of a crime, and other appropriate basic Criminal Justice principles and their importance in the process of an investigation

Introduction to California Criminal Law
-Substantive and Procedural Law

Price:  $70
2012 Edition: ISBN: 978-1-933778-40-2

New Title: Introduction to California Criminal Law; Concepts and Application for California provides students with a working knowledge of the elements of the most serious and most frequently encountered California crimes.

It examines both the statutory components of these crimes and the case law interpretations applied by the California appellate courts.

It is updated with 2012 legal updates and includes Weapons law changes, Chelsea’s Law and Marsy’s Law.

In addition, it provides guidance for the reasonable and realistic enforcement of these laws. This book is designed to be used as an all-inclusive semester course, introducing students to both criminal and substantive law.

This course also provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in that class, including their ability to conduct basic legal research.

Authors
Rick Michelson - MA
Rick has 30 years of sworn law enforcement experience from Sgt., Lt., and Interim Chief. . He recently retired as a Reserve Lieutenant with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department in their Backgrounds Unit.

James Zuffoletto - J.D.L
James Zuffoletto has twenty-five years of law enforcement experience and is a graduate of Western State University College of Law (now Thomas Jefferson School of Law). He is currently a reserve agent for the Chula Vista Police Department assigned to investigation of child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, and is a member of the San Diego Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force. He is an adjunct professor of law at Grossmont College and law professor at the University of Phoenix.

Sample Course Number:  AOJ200 - Criminal Law
SLO -
1. Articulate and Discuss the Structural framework of criminal statutory law
2. Define, analyze and paraphrase the concepts of men rea, actus rea and corpus delicti
3. Analyze the historical origins of American Criminal Law
4. Differentiate situations using the laws which are enumerated in the California Penal Code
5. Appraise value of landmark case decisions and synthesize the impact on modern society

Assessment Rubric
1a - Quantifiable Exam Process
1b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
1c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will articulate and discuss the structural framework of criminal statutory law
2a.Quantifiable exam process
2b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
2c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will define, analyze and paraphrase the concepts of men rea, actus rea and corpus delicti
3a. Quantifiable exam process
3b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
3c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will analyze the historical origins of American Criminal Law
4a. Quantifiable exam process
4b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
4c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will differentiate situations using the laws which are enumerated in the California Penal Code
5a. Quantifiable exam process
5b. Seventy percent or more of students will meet the SLO
5c. Through a quantifiable exam process the students will appraise value of landmark case decisions and synthesize the impact on modern society