Each of the below sub-topics should be a minimum of 150 – 200 words (if possible), and the total final written project should be no less than 1,500 words:

1. Introduction: Provide an introduction of the crime event and its impact.
2. Government Response: Who investigated the crime? Did agencies have to coordinate?
3. Crime Scene: Discuss unique aspects of the initial crime scene search, officer responsibilities, witness contacts, special needs, etc.
4. Evidence Identification: Cite the types of evidence found, collection methods used, evidence handling concerns, etc.
5. Follow-Up Field/Lab Services: What role did the crime lab play in your case? What lab analysis was most important?
6. Legal Analysis: Specifically, what crimes were committed? What legal points impacted the case? When and how were suspect(s) arrested? Were search warrants used?
7. Interviews/Interrogations: Were there interviews or interrogations conducted by police that had a major impact on the case? Did any suspect(s) confess/admit to criminal conduct?
8. Witness Information: Identify important witnesses in the case. What role did they play to aid the case?
9. Miscellaneous: Cite any unusual aspects of your case that were critical in aiding the government to solve the crime. Examine undercover, intelligence, and/or surveillance activities law enforcement used during the incident.

I encourage you to use reputable outside sources to complete this assignment. Your research paper should be single-spaced, using Times or Times New Roman, 12-point font. Margins of your paper should be one-inch (1″) on all sides. Place the word count at the bottom of your last narrative page. Make sure to provide a reference page for each component of your research. Use APA formatting.

Your grade will be based on the following criteria: (40 points possible)

1. Use of proper format (i.e., single-spaced, Times or Times Roman, 12-point font, etc.)
2. Sufficiency of information (Length: minimum 1,500 words for the final paper)
3. Ability to explain important concepts/principles in each of the noted sub-topic areas
4. Ability to synthesize information and demonstrate theme cohesion in your writing
5. Ability to independently and accurately research and analyze relevant points
6. Technical writing skills (spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.)
7. Ability to properly reference and cite credible literary sources
8. Textbook:
9. Criminal Investigation: The Art and Science
10. by Michael D. Lyman

    Edition:              2020

    Publisher:         Pearson

    ISBN-13:          9780135186213

    ISBN (ebook):   9780135234860