Final Project – Crime Investigation

Final Project – Crime Investigation You are a criminal investigator, and you have volunteered to explain the basics of the criminal investigation process to a group of high school students. You will focus on the investigative process as it relates to a specific type of crime. You will use a PowerPoint presentation to explain the criminal investigation process to the students.
Content Requirements:
Choose a type of crime that we have studied in this course (robbery; burglary; petty or grand larceny; auto theft; or a type of white collar crime).
Briefly describe the nature of the crime. Be sure to include:
its typical victims
its prevalence in our society
its impact on our society
why it is important to solve these types of cases
Explain the major details of criminal investigation relating to this type of crime with an emphasis on the challenges the criminal investigator typically faces. Be sure to include:
a typical crime scene, and the challenges the investigator faces in this phase of the investigation:
first action(s) law enforcement should take upon arriving at the scene
types of evidence that might be collected
safety issues that might arise
interview and interrogation issues (Be sure to explain the difference between these and also the major legal parameters.).
field notes and reporting (Why are these important?).
typical follow-up investigations that take place in these type of crimes (Does the crime justify a follow-up investigation? When? When does a case typically become a cold case?)
PowerPoint Requirements:
Length: 10 to 15 slides (excluding the cover slide and the reference slide).
Design:
Be sure not to overcrowd your slides with information.
Be thorough, but also be concise.
Use bullet points to highlight main points.
If you use graphics, be sure to condense them, so your presentation is not too large.
Mechanics: PowerPoint does not require that you write full sentences or paragraphs; in fact, this will detract from your presentation; however, your ideas must flow logically and your points should be presented in a consistent format. Check your spelling and use standard American English.
You should consult at least three sources in preparing your presentation. Your last slide should be a reference slide following APA format.

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