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School of Social & Community Services

Program Availability
Type:
Diploma
Campus: Lakeshore
Program Code:
2420A
Length:
Two semesters, beginning in September
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rod Spencer, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 3107 | rod.spencer@humber.ca
  • Our Program
    If you have a Police Foundations diploma, you can build on your current knowledge and skills, enhance your credentials and improve your career prospects with Humber’s new Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation diploma. Help fill the ongoing demand for qualified crime scene investigators by learning about fingerprint classification and development, DNA and blood profiling, crime scene management and analysis, detecting deception, handwriting analysis, criminal profiling, and court preparation and testimony. Get a picture of the field from instructors with real-life work experience in public and private policing.
     
    Your training will take place in a state-of-the-art crime scene studio and forensic lab located in the Humber Centre for Justice Leader­ship. This innovative facility features a simulation lab for processing forensics in staged crime scenes, including taking photos, collecting and protecting evidence, and sketching and measuring the scene. The facility also features four interviewing labs for practising interrogation and counselling techniques.
     
    Note: Optional information sessions may be held throughout the year for applicants who wish to learn more about this program.
     
    For dates, call 416.675.6622 ext. 3484.
    Your Career

    Your Career

    Take your law enforcement training to the next level with Humber’s Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation diploma program by developing specialized skills that can vault your career forward.
    As you learn criminal behaviour and how to effectively manage crime scenes and analyze evidence, you’ll be well-positioned to pursue employment on municipal, provincial and na­tional police services in Canada, as well as with private policing agencies.

     

  • Industry Partnerships
    The School of Social & Community Services has successful partnerships with an extensive list of agencies that have provided employment opportunities for Humber graduates: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, Durham Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Go Transit, Correctional Service of Canada, Toronto West Detention Centre, Syl Apps Youth ­Centre, and numerous private security and investigation agencies.

     

  • Admission Requirement
    • A Police Foundations diploma from an accredited institution

    Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.

    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

     

    Additional Requirements
    • Some law enforcement agencies have standards for minimum hearing and vision. Further, mental and physical health and good moral character and habits will be required. Employers in some sectors of the law and security field that provide field placement opportunities may require mandatory bonding of students. It is important for potential students to understand that certain requirements are beyond the control of Humber and may prevent students from completing the full program, including the field placement portion, and/or securing employment. Applicants are advised to check the requirements for specific positions in which they are interested before enrolling in this program
    • Valid HeartSaver AED (C) and Standard First Aid certificates may be required by employers
    • Police Record Check: Students in programs or occupations involving direct contact with vulnerable persons are required to undergo a Police Record Check. Refer to the Admission Information section in this publication. Humber reserves the right to deny admission to this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would be relevant to the academic or placement requirements of the program. The Police Record Check may have to be renewed every three to six months thereafter. Faculty will support students upon arrival to the program to ensure they apply for the correct type of police documentation
  • Alternative Course of Study
    Humber also offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts – Criminal Justice degree program 22201, the Community and Justice Services diploma program 11171, the Protection, ­Security and Investigation program 24201, the Police Foundations program 11071 and the Police Foundations Continuing Education program 1107E.

     

  • Fees
    The 2012/2013 fee for two semesters is
     
    – domestic $3,3423.44
    – international $12,800.
     
    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2012/2013 academic year.
     
    Fees are subject to change.
     
    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.
     
    Additional Costs
    Additional Costs

    Approximately $300 – $500 per semester for textbooks and supplies.

Curriculum

  • Semester 1 - Advanced standing for Police Foundations diploma graduates.

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    Semester 2 - Advanced standing for Police Foundations diploma graduates.

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    Semester 3

    Course CodeCourseCredits
    CSI. 301Introduction to Criminal Investigation

    Introduction to Criminal Investigation

    Course Code: CSI. 301
    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide the student with a practical understanding and approach to crime-scene investigations through commonly used investigative techniques while developing an appreciation to the limitations of the law and police powers.

    		3
    CSI. 302Crime Scene Management and Analysis

    Crime Scene Management and Analysis

    Course Code: CSI. 302
    Credits: 3

    This course will develop the necessary skills for the student to protect, search and manage varied crime scenes to maximize opportunities in securing relevant evidence. Various methods of recording the crime scene will be analyzed and compared, as well as evidence collection methods will be examined.

    		3
    CSI. 303Digital and Video Photography

    Digital and Video Photography

    Course Code: CSI. 303
    Credits: 3

    This course will develop the necessary skills for the student to understand and apply digital SLR camera and digital video techniques to record the crime scene and analyze evidence for scientific and court presentation.

    		3
    CSI. 304Fingerprint Classification and Development

    Fingerprint Classification and Development

    Course Code: CSI. 304
    Credits: 3

    This course will develop the necessary skills for the student to develop, classify, analyze and identify fingerprints. Locating and developing crime-scene latent fingerprints and the development of necessary examination strategies will be explored, as well as presenting fingerprint identification findings in a criminal court of law.

    		3
    CSI. 305Physical Matching

    Physical Matching

    Course Code: CSI. 305
    Credits: 3

    This course will develop the necessary skills for the student to conduct a physical match, through examination, analysis, and compare objects such as footwear, tool, tire, dental and other impressions to the original source.

    		3
    CSI. 306DNA and Blood Profiling

    DNA and Blood Profiling

    Course Code: CSI. 306
    Credits: 3

    This course will develop the necessary skills for the student to understand the use and collection of DNA and blood, as well as conduct blood-pattern analysis.

    		3

    Semester 4

    Course CodeCourseCredits
    CSI. 401Disaster Scene Management

    Disaster Scene Management

    Course Code: CSI. 401
    Credits: 3

    This course will examine the planning, controlling and managing of a major disaster scene, as well as the psychological effect of the disaster scene on the forensic officer. Stress management techniques will also be explored.

    		3
    CSI. 402Criminal Profiling

    Criminal Profiling

    Course Code: CSI. 402
    Credits: 3

    This course will examine the three psychological perspectives: psychodynamic, behavourist and humanistic-existential and their application to crime scene examination and FBI criminal profiling.

    		3
    CSI. 403Crime Scene Plan Drawing

    Crime Scene Plan Drawing

    Course Code: CSI. 403
    Credits: 3

    This course will introduce the student to the methods of obtaining measurements and constructing drawings of crime scenes through the use of manual, photographic and electronic measurement equipment. Students will be required to create court acceptable drawings using manual methods and specialized software applications.

    		3
    CSI. 404Detecting Deception

    Detecting Deception

    Course Code: CSI. 404
    Credits: 3

    This course will introduce the student to interviewing techniques and the ability to detect deception by examining body and facial fluctuations, as well as the effects of stress on the interviewee. The use of the polygraph and polygraph techniques will be examined.

    		3
    CSI. 405Handwriting and Document Examinations

    Handwriting and Document Examinations

    Course Code: CSI. 405
    Credits: 3

    This course will introduce the student to handwriting and document analysis. The emphasis will be on handwriting comparisons and detecting frauds or forgeries in documents. The use of photographic and other electronic techniques will be used to assist in document and handwriting examinations.

    		3
    CSI. 406Court Preparation and Testimony

    Court Preparation and Testimony

    Course Code: CSI. 406
    Credits: 3

    This course will introduce the student to court procedures and the preparations for giving forensic court testimony through the use of mock court forensic trials.

    		3

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