Reading Assignment for Section 7.2

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 7.2: Homicide Investigations.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the critical procedures involved in the initial response to a homicide, focusing on crime scene management, evidence preservation, and coordination with forensic teams. You’ll learn about the methods used in victim identification and the importance of maintaining sensitive communication with victims’ families through family liaison roles. Additionally, you’ll analyze evidence collection techniques, including the autopsy process, forensic pathology, and the integration of digital forensics. Finally, you’ll evaluate strategies for interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, and discuss the challenges in homicide investigations, such as cold cases and community mistrust, while proposing solutions for successful prosecutions.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7.2

• SLO 1: Explain the critical procedures involved in the initial response to a homicide, including crime scene management, evidence preservation, and coordination with forensic teams.
• SLO 2: Identify the various methods used in victim identification, the importance of family liaison roles, and the procedures for maintaining sensitive and effective communication with victims’ families.
• SLO 3: Analyze the techniques used in evidence collection and forensic analysis, including the autopsy process, the role of forensic pathology, and the integration of digital forensics in homicide investigations.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the strategies for interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects, emphasizing the psychological and legal considerations necessary to ensure the admissibility and accuracy of information obtained.
• SLO 5: Discuss the challenges faced in homicide investigations, including dealing with cold cases, cross-jurisdictional crimes, and community mistrust, and propose solutions for overcoming these obstacles to achieve successful prosecutions.