Basic Criminal Investigation (Online)

FIV157 – 48.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Law Enforcement and Protective Services at (800) 423-8433 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

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Registration in this course is only available to those enrolled in the Collegiate Technical Investigation Skills Program (CTISP) of TEEX’s Texas Forensic Science Academy.

This online course prepares participants for their transition from a traditional patrol/traffic function to an investigative position, such as a detective. The Basic Criminal Investigation course is also appropriate for those agencies that require officers to perform both patrol and investigative functions. From the initial response to case prosecution, officers will learn how to manage a wide variety of common criminal investigations. Emphasis is placed on preparation of affidavits, procurement and execution of search and arrest warrants, interview and interrogation procedures, and rules governing the collection and preservation of evidence. Additionally, participants will learn case preparation techniques and unique aspects of special topic investigations, such as narcotics, property crimes, and crimes against persons.

This course, which meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Texas Forensic Science Academy Basic Criminal Investigation Course #40051, is for Blinn College students participating in the Collegiate Technical Investigation Skills Program (CTISP) of TEEX’s Texas Forensic Science Academy.

Prerequisites

  • Participant must be admitted into CTISP of the TEEX Texas Forensic Science Academy
  • Participant must be admitted into Blinn College
  • Successfully pass a Federal Criminal History Background Check

Age Requirement

  • Participant must be at least 18 years of age before the CTISP end date

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

  • Participants have three attempts to pass the final examination.
  • To complete this course, you must have access to a computer with internet access.

Online Course Technical Requirements

To successfully complete this online course, you must have access to a computer with the following requirements:

  • Desktop computer or laptop
    • Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
    • Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 140 or higher, Google Chrome 145 or higher
    • Note: Microsoft Edge and Safari are not among our tested browsers for this course. You may experience layout, navigation, and/or tracking issues when using one of these browsers. Please utilize one of the recommended browsers.
    • Note: Please avoid using incognito or private browsing when accessing the course.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Crime scene investigation
  • Developing investigative leads
  • Subpoenas, warrants and search warrants
  • Case preparation
  • Procedures for investigating specific crimes

Suggested Audience

  • Collegiate students seeking technical training to prepare them for employment requiring investigative skills such as crime scene investigators, fire investigators, detectives, medicolegal death investigators, patrol officers and forensic nurses.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • 40.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • 40.00 hours – State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)/Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Other Information

  • Course enrollment for CTISP is through Blinn College. Please contact Robert Stanberry at (979) 209-7399 or [email protected]

Contact Information

Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Phone: (979) 845-6677 | Toll-Free: (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]

Payment Info

  • Course fees and enrollment for CTISP is handled through Blinn College. Please contact Robert Stanberry at (979) 209-7399 or [email protected]