Some people get confused with
the terminology surrounding death investigations and their classification, such
as natural death, accidental, suicide, and homicide. For this reason, criminal
investigators must be well-versed in the various death classifications. Use
your textbook, the Internet, and / or Strayer Library to research articles on
death investigation.
Write a three to four (3-4)
page paper in which you:
1.
Compare and contrast the
fundamental differences in natural death, accidental death, suicide, and
homicide.
2.
Select an article concerning a
type of death of your choice and summarize the key factors that the police used
to classify the type of death. Suggest one (1) additional factor that the
police should collect for the death investigation.
3.
Compare the fundamental
differences in investigating a death case versus other types of crimes.
4.
Determine the goal and the
main procedure of a preliminary death investigation. Include one (1) example of
a successful preliminary death investigation to support the response.
5.
Analyze the main ways in which
various environmental factors may influence the medical examination and autopsy
in death investigations.
6. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources in
this assignment. Note:Wikipedia
and similar type Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow
these formatting requirements:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using
Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations
and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
·
Include a cover page
containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning
outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Describe the major components
of and responsiblities involved in the investigative process.
·
Recommend improvements to the
criminal investigation process in selected areas.
·
Recommend effective ways to
apply the investigative process to violent crimes.
·
Use technology and information
resources to conduct research in the criminal investigation process.
·
Write clearly and concisely
about the criminal investigation process using proper writing mechanics.
