AOJ 166 — Correctional Investigations
Offenses committed within a jail are responded to by corrections officers. Although peace officers generally conduct investigations, the corrections officer must properly protect the crime scene and evidence. This course will inform the student 1) techniques for protecting the scene; 2) identifying witnesses and assuring their availability; and 3) initial actions to identify the perpetrator. In addition, skills necessary to present effective testimony, administrative hearings, conflict resolution in a detention facility, procedures and documentation, effective report writing and dynamics of gangs will be discussed.