Diploma in Crime Scene Investigation

Gardaí of all ranks, especially those who wish to expand their knowledge of Crime Scene Investigation. Those working in the criminal justice system in Ireland. Those in other careers whom are interested in modern developments in crime scene investigation.

Outline

• Week 1 - Fundamentals of Investigative and Forensic Psychology.
• Week 2 - Command and Control: Crime Scene Management.
• Week 3- Offender Profiling and Criminal Behaviour Analysis.
• Week 4 – The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour.
• Week 5 – Sexual and Violent Crime.
• Week 6 – Collection of Trace Elements/Fingerprinting/Footprint Impressions.
• Week 7 – Firearms, Ballistics and Gunpowder Residue.
• Week 8 – Bloodstain Pattern Recognition and DN.
• Week 9 – Photography & Forensic Entomology (study of insect behaviour on dead bodies).
• Week 10 – The Psychology of the Courts.

Assessment

A pass grade on the written assignment will be required for awarding of the Diploma in Crime Scene Investigation. A fail grade will result in a Certificate of Attendance for the course but without the Diploma being awarded. Students must attend at least 8 of the 10 evenings to graduate with either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance unless a serious and verifiable reason for further absence is provided. Similarly, the Project must be handed in on the due date unless a sound reason for lateness is provided. In such instances, an extension may be awarded at the discretion of the lecturer.