Criminal Investigator

Overview

This course on Criminal Investigator provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in criminal investigation. It covers a range of topics, including the necessary skills to become a criminal investigator, an introduction to private detective work, criminal intelligence, crime scene investigation, and collecting and packaging physical evidence.

The course also covers topics such as fingerprints, DNA analysis, criminology, and criminal psychology, which provide a deeper understanding of criminal behaviour and motivations. Students will learn about violent crimes, cyber criminology, business theft and fraud, domestic investigation and victimology, and how to deal with crime.

The course delves into tracing and surveillance techniques, effective interrogation techniques, basic firearm operations, firearms examination, and forensic psychology, which equip students with the knowledge needed to carry out successful investigations. The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales is also covered, providing students with a solid understanding of the legal framework in which they will be operating. By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the skills and competencies required to become a successful criminal investigator and be equipped with the practical knowledge to carry out successful investigations.

What Will You Learn?

• Required skills to become a criminal investigator
• The role of a private detective and criminal intelligence
• Techniques for crime scene investigation and physical evidence collection
• The importance of fingerprints and DNA analysis in criminal investigation
• Concepts of criminology, criminal psychology, violent crimes, cyber criminology, business theft, and fraud
• Types of domestic investigation and victimology
• Dealing with crime and tracing and surveillance techniques
• Effective interrogation techniques and basic operations of firearms
• Forensic psychology and the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Who Should Take The Course

This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in criminal investigation or law enforcement, as well as those who are currently working in the field and looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. It is also suitable for individuals who have a general interest in criminology and forensic science.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, some familiarity with criminal justice, law enforcement, or related fields may be helpful. Basic computer skills and access to the internet are also necessary to access course materials.