Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation OUTLINE

DESCRIPTION: 0-06 Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation OUTLINE Forensic Science is designed to give students both theory and hands-on experience in the skills and knowledge required of a forensic crime scene investigator. Included will be an introduction to crime scene investigation, crime scene photography and diagrams as they are used in a criminal investigation. Also included is the importance of physical evidence in solving crimes, dusting and lifting fingerprints, rolling a 0-print fingerprint card, how to perform a gunshot residue test, methods for collecting and processing various types of evidence and the use of forensic light source technology in crime scene investigations. Emphasized throughout the course is the importance of effective communication and interpersonal skills, professional development, strong academic skills, problem-solving, safety and the use of technology. Worksite learning is an optional component of this course and is available to eligible students. INFORMATION: A. Pre-requisite: B. Abilities required: The ability to follow Instructions, read and write at the th grade level, and perform basic math. C. Dress requirement and grooming: As required by industry standards. D. Students must master 70% of the certificate competencies in order to receive a certificate. E. Fee: Registration and materials fee for adult students varies (see current course catalog). F. Course Length: 70 hours (0 classroom, 0 CC/CCTE) ABBREVIATIONS STATE AND FEDERAL DESIGNATIONS System California Basic Educational Data System Code (CBEDS) California Department of Education (CDE) Industry Sector/Primary Pathway US Department of Education (USDOE) Career Cluster US Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Designation -Other Law Enforcement/ Security Services Course Public Services/ Protective Services Legal & Protective Services 33-30 Detectives and Criminal Investigators. CC = Community Classroom. CCTE = Cooperative Career Technical Education Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 Orientation Competencies A. Introduce the course and facilities. B. Discuss the syllabus and major objectives. C. Explain applicable classroom management procedures, the ROP Student Rules of Conduct, and any operational guidelines. D. Review instructor/student expectations. E. Explain enrollment and attendance requirements and procedures. F. Review grading and student evaluation procedures. G. Discuss the community classroom aspect of the program if applicable. H. Discuss the next steps related to additional education, training, and employment. I. Review classroom safety, emergency and disaster procedures.. Communication Skills A. Demonstrate positive verbal communication skills using appropriate vocabulary, demeanor, and vocal tone in the classroom and/or worksite. B. Read and interpret written information and directions. C. Practice various forms of written communication appropriate to the occupation. D. Practice positive body language skills. E. Practice professional verbal skills for resolving a conflict. F. Demonstrate active listening skills including techniques for checking for understanding, and for obtaining clarification of directions.. Interpersonal Skills A. Demonstrate positive teamwork skills by contributing to a group effort. B. Practice the importance of diversity awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. C. Define sexual harassment in the workplace and identify the employee s role and responsibility. D. Practice participation skills. E. Identify different personality types and strategies for working effectively with each type. F. Practice business and social etiquette skills appropriate to the occupation. Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 G. Discuss the role of business and personal ethics in the decision-making process. H. Evaluate various job-related scenarios and justify decisions based on ethics. I. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in working with others. J. Demonstrate the use of time management skills. 3. Employability Skills A. Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality practices for the classroom and worksite if applicable. B. Prepare a resume, cover letter, and job application forms. C. Demonstrate interviewing techniques using appropriate tone and body language. D. Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming standards in seeking employment and for the workplace. E. Identify strategies for employment retention. F. Analyze the impact of social networking on employability. G. Identify the need for continuing education, professional development, and professional growth in chosen field. H. Identify appropriate procedures for leaving a job. I. Identify sources of job information, including electronic sources. J. Review company policies and current trends in employee compatibility screening, drug screening, and background checks.. Green Concepts A. Identify industry practices that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. B. Practice conservation of classroom resources. C. Identify the use of green technology within the industry sector. D. Identify the impact the industry has on the environment.. Personal and Occupational Safety A. Demonstrate procedures to be followed in the case of emergencies. B. Discuss ways to report a potential safety hazard to a supervisor. C. Identify and discuss cyber ethics, cyber safety, and cyber security. D. Apply personal safety practices to and from the job. Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page 3

0-06 E. Describe the procedure for reporting a work-related hazard or injury. F. Recognize the effects of substance abuse in the workplace. 6. Foundations of Law Enforcement Forensics A. Define the role of a CSI. B. Define the role of a first responder. C. Explain the role forensics plays in law enforcement investigations. D. Explain the history of forensic science. E. Describe the role of the crime laboratory. 7. Characteristics of an Effective Investigator A. Discuss the importance of the following personal skills in the law enforcement forensics environment: positive attitude, selfconfidence, ethics, integrity, honesty, perseverance, and self-discipline. B. Explain the importance of ethical standards and social responsibilities in the forensics environment.. Death Investigations A. Recognize information contained in an autopsy report related to causes of death (e.g., natural causes, accidental death, suicide and homicide). B. Describe the importance and process for an autopsy. C. Identify elements of crime. D. Describe procedures for identifying suspects.. Laws of Evidence Competencies Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 A. Define consent search, warrantless search, with warrant search, and exigent circumstances. B. Identify evidence as it pertains to custody (Ramey Act). C. Identify rules of evidence including preservation, collection and booking of evidence. D. Demonstrate the elements of legal search and seizure. E. Differentiate between probable cause and reasonable cause. F. Identify and categorize types of evidence. 0. Crime Scene Procedures and Investigation A. Identify and establish elements of a crime scene and discuss the importance of processing the crime scene. B. Identify emergency situations. C. Describe proper operation of forensic equipment. D. Describe procedures for protection from blood borne pathogens. E. Describe proper methods for securing the scene. F. Describe the purpose of establishing a crime scene log. G. Explain how to approach and evaluate the scene.. Crime Scene Photography and Video A. Describe the use of photography and video as related to specific types of crime scenes: homicide/death investigations, traffic accident investigations, and injury/liability situations. B. Compare advantages and disadvantages of photographs. C. Describe essential camera equipment. D. Describe the basic requirements in the use of digital imagery in forensic professions. E. Distinguish between natural lighting and alternative methods of lighting. F. Explain blood enhancement chemical photography. G. Identify the type of crime scene which would be appropriate for the use of a video camera. H. Identify types of photography used in CSI (e.g., aerial, comparison quality, overall, night time, midrange, and close up with scale).. Fingerprint Investigations Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 A. Identify the three types of fingerprints found at crime scenes: latent, visible, and molded impressions. B. Describe how and when to process latent fingerprints from the crime scene. C. Demonstrate proper ways to roll FBI fingerprint cards. D. Discuss the automated fingerprint identification system (Cal-ID). E. Demonstrate methods of obtaining fingerprints: fingerprint powder, ninhydrin, cyanoacrylate ester (superglue), forensic light source examination. F. Explain the history and development of identifications. 3. Physical Evidence A. Describe procedures for discovery, recognition and examination of evidence. B. Demonstrate proper procedures for collecting, marking, preserving and identifying evidence. C. Use measurement, geometry, algebra and/or trigonometry where appropriate in investigations of physical evidence.. Crime Scene Sketches and Diagrams A. Prepare a sketch and a diagram of a crime scene. B. Discuss the importance of orienting the drawing to the north and identifying stationary objects to reference measurements to evidence. C. Explain the role of the crime scene diagram to the investigation and future court proceedings. D. Describe the procedures for sketching the crime scene.. Field Notes & Report Writing A. Describe procedures for note taking. B. Write a well-constructed crime scene report. Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page 6

0-06 C. Explain the purpose of crime scene reports. D. Identify types of reports. E. Evaluate the elements of a well-written crime scene report. 6. Crime Scene Investigation A. Identify and evaluate the different types of evidence. B. Explain the process of making a casting. C. Identify and evaluate trace evidence. D. Identify firearm evidence: casings/bullets, gunshot residue (GSR), and trajectory. E. Explain the process of collecting physical evidence. 7. Courtroom Testimony A. Identify steps in trial preparation: review of case notes, review of reports, review of evidence, and preparation of court displays. B. Demonstrate appropriate courtroom dress and demeanor. C. Demonstrate strategies for being an effective witness. D. Identify the qualifications needed to provide expert testimony.. Specialized Occupations in Forensic Science A. Identify specialized occupations and the qualifications within forensic science. Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page 7

0-06 Key Assignments Assignment Competencies Career Ready Practices Anchor Pathway CCSS. Students will participate in mock interviews with peers and/or outside industry representatives, demonstrating professional dress and communication, and presenting error free applications and resumes. A, B, D 3B, C, D, I, J 3 3 LS -0, -.6 SLS -.. Students will use workplace scenarios to identify safety issues, substance abuse and sexual harassment. They will also determine the rights and responsibilities of the employee and employer in each scenario. A, D, E B - I 3E, J A - F 6 7 SLS -0. -. SLS -.d 3. In groups, students will create an electronic presentation identifying the environmental impact of a specific industry and the industry practices that promote sustainability. A A, D, G 3A, C, D A, D 7 WS -.6 WS -.7 SLS -.d. Students will create and present a Cyber Safety campaign that examines a topic related to cyber ethics, safety and security. A F, G 3F C 7 LS -0, -.6 WS -.6 SLS -0. -. A-C, F A, B, D, E, I, J. Students will determine the classifications of death, analyzing evidence that connects to specific types of death. A, D 6A, C 7A A-C 0 C.0 C 7.0 WS -.6 B, C, F 0A-G Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 Assignment Competencies Career Ready Practices Anchor Pathway CCSS A-H 3A, B B A A-C, F A, D-F, I, J D 7B 6. In teams, students will complete a search warrant affidavit, stating probable cause of a pre-planned scenario. Students will then execute the warrant, gathering the physical evidence, and complete a court return of service. Students will then follow the chain of custody procedures to log the evidence. C A-F 0A-G A, H A, B, E 3A-C C 0 C.0 C 7.0 LS -0, -.6 SLS -.b SLS -.d WS -.7 B, C 6A, C, G 7A A A-C, E, F 7. Students will demonstrate the proper procedures as a first responder in securing a crime scene. A, B, D, E, I, J A, B, D, E 6B, C 7A, B C, D A-F 0A-G A 0 C.0 C.0 C 7.0 LS -0, -.6 SLS -.b SLS -.d WS -.7 Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 Assignment Competencies Career Ready Practices Anchor Pathway CCSS A 3A-C A, B A-E 6A-C, E-G 7A-C A B, C, F A, B, D, E, H- J D 6A 7A, B. Students will complete the three-step process and four-angle approach to taking pictures of various crime scenes. Students will complete a photo log, documenting the necessary details of each photo. B C, F 0A-G A-H A, B 0 C.0 C 7.0 WS -.7 3A-C A, B, D 6A-G 7A, C, D A A, B, C, E, F. Students will locate and recover a latent print, utilizing the appropriate procedure. Students will label prints, documenting necessary details of the print. In teams, students will identify and match finger prints to confirm the identity of a suspect. A, D-F, I, J A, D 6A, C, E 7A-B A-F 6 0 C.0 C 7.0 LS -0, -.6 RSTS -0, -. SLS -.b WS -.6 Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page 0

0-06 Assignment Competencies Career Ready Practices Anchor Pathway CCSS 0A-G A, E, H A, B, D-F 3A-C B-D A, B, D, E 6A-G 7A, C A A-C, F A, B,D-F, I, J D, E 6A, C, E 0. In teams, students will conduct a search pattern to locate, mark, photograph, and collect evidence. 7A, B D A-F 0A-G A, H A, B, D 3A-C A-D 0 C.0 C 7.0 LS -0, -.6 SLS -.b WS -.6 WS -.7 A-E 6A-G 7A, C, D A. Students will produce a rough sketch and final draft of a crime scene sketch, which will include evidence, measurements, legends, and proper labeling. A-C, F A, D- G, I, J 6A,C, E C.0 C 7.0 LS -0, -.6 SLS -.b WS -.6 Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 Assignment Competencies Career Ready Practices Anchor Pathway CCSS 7A, B 0 WS -.7 A, C-F 0A-G A, H 3A-C A-D A, B 6A-G 7A, C A A-F A, B, D-F, I, J 6A, C, E. Students will complete a mock crime scene investigation from beginning to end without the assistance of the instructor. Students will prepare a CI notebook that would be appropriate to support testimony. 7A, B A-D A-F 0A-G A-H A-F 3A-C A-D 0 C.0 C.0 C 7.0 LS -0, -.6 SLS -.b SLS -.d WS -.7 A-E 6A-G 7A-D A 3. Students will testify to their findings of their investigation and support their own testimony utilizing their CI notebook. As a class, students will determine the innocence or guilt of a suspect A-F A, B, D-F, I, J 6A, C, E C.0 C.0 LS -0, -.6 SLS -.b SLS -.d Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 Assignment Competencies Career Ready Practices Anchor Pathway CCSS based on the effectiveness of the presentation. 7A, B WS -.7 A-D A-F 0A-G A, H A, B,D, E 3A-C A-D A, B, D 6A-G 7A-D A Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page 3

0-06 Career Ready Practices Assessed in this Program. Apply appropriate technical skills and academic knowledge.. Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. 3. Develop an education and career plan aligned to personal goals.. Apply technology to enhance productivity.. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 6. Practice personal health and understand financial well-being. 7. Act as a responsible citizen in the workplace and the community.. Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management.. Work productively in teams while integrating cultural/global competence. 0. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.. Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions. Anchor.0 Communications Acquire and use accurately sector terminology and protocols at the career and college readiness level for communicating effectively in oral, written, and multimedia formats. 3.0 Career Planning and Management Integrate multiple sources of career information from diverse formats to make informed career decisions, solve problems, and manage personal career plans..0 Technology Use existing and emerging technology, to investigate, research, and produce products and services, including new information, as required in the sector workplace environment..0 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Conduct short, as well as more sustained, research to create alternative solutions to answer a question or solve a problem unique to the sector using critical and creative thinking, logical reasoning, analysis, inquiry, and problem-solving techniques. 6.0 Health and Safety Demonstrate health and safety procedures, regulations, and personal health practices and determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and domainspecific words and phrases as related to the sector workplace environment. 7.0 Responsibility and Flexibility Initiate, and participate in, a range of collaborations demonstrating behaviors that reflect personal and professional responsibility, flexibility, and respect in the sector workplace environment and community settings. Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06.0 Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Practice professional, ethical, and legal behavior, responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives and resolving contradictions when possible, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational norms..0 Leadership and Teamwork Work with peers to promote divergent and creative perspectives, effective leadership, group dynamics, team and individual decision making, benefits of workforce diversity, and conflict resolution. 0.0 Technical Knowledge and Skills Apply essential technical knowledge and skills common to all pathways in the sector following procedures when carrying out experiments or performing technical tasks. Pathway Public Services - Public Safety Pathway C.0 Describe the history, shared mission, and roles of public safety agencies and professionals at the national, state, and local government levels. C.0 Employ active listening, concise reporting, and familiarity with professional equipment to communicate effectively. C7.0 Know the skills and equipment needed to deal with various types of situations found in public safety work, including working with special populations, responding to local emergencies, and assisting with area-wide incidents. Common Core State ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Language LS -0, -.6: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the (career and college) readiness level, demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Reading for Science and Technical Subjects RSTS -0. -.: Determine the meaning of symbols, key words, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context. Speaking and Listening SLS -.: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions, and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data. SLS -0. -.: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page

0-06 SLS -.b: Speaking and Listening Standard: Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. SLS -.d: Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, synthesize comments, claims and evidence made on all sides of an issue, resolve contradictions when possible, and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the work. Writing WS -.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback including new arguments and information. WS -.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem, narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate, synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Includes updates from 0/0 Advisory meeting. Page 6