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Discussion: Open Forum for Criminal Investigation

During Weeks 4–7, you participate in an Open Forum Discussion concerning the criminal investigative analysis you are conducting for your assignments and Final Project. This is your opportunity to discuss aspects of the case and seek clarification about elements of evidence that will support your conclusion of the case and eventual report to the law enforcement agency that requested your services.

When analyzing a case, it is essential that the analyst has access to all investigative material. As you review the case material, determine:

• Do you have all information relevant to the crime scene?
  • Photos
  • Reports
  • Interviews
  • Forensic Reports
• Do you have all information relevant to the medical examination?
  • Autopsy Reports
  • Autopsy Photos
  • Forensic Reports
• Do you have all relevant information for the victim?

In this Open Forum Discussion, you begin to collaborate with your colleagues to determine your initial thoughts about the case.

To prepare for the Discussion:

Review the evidence of the case.

BY DAY 3

Post a response to the following:

• What are your initial thoughts on the crime scene?
• What other things would you like to know about the victim?
• As you reviewed the documents, are there other areas about which you would like additional information?

BY DAY 5

Respond to at least two of your colleagues with a substantive, interactive discussion that continues through Day 7by responding to their questions and providing additional insight into the case.

SUBMISSION AND GRADING INFORMATION

Grading Criteria

To access your rubric:
Week 4 Discussion Rubric

Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 5

To participate in this Discussion:
Week 4 Discussion