This course covers natural, accidental, suicidal, and homicidal deaths that the officer may encounter, along with proven investigative strategies for each type of case. Students will learn a systematic process for handling crime scenes, from the initial approach through scene documentation and evidence collection. Students will also learn how the latest technology and forensic sciences can assist with investigations. Different motives for murder will be identified and compared to case examples, and follow-up investigative procedures and techniques will be identified.