Curriculum for

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FORENSIC CRIMINOLOGY COURSE

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Table of Contents

Preamble …………………………………………………………………….. 3

Acknowledgements …..…………………………………………………….. 4

Curriculum Objective …………….……….………………………………….7

Modules .….…………………………………………………………………. 8

References ..………………………………………………………………… 12

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Preamble.

This curriculum has been developed for trainees wishing to graduate as private security
operatives. It is also the entry requirement for those wishing to proceed to university for
further studies on the same.

Forensic Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals for the purpose of
addressing investigative and legal questions. It is both a behavioral and forensic science.
Forensic criminology is characterized by amongst others integration of material from many
sub-disciplines including forensic science, criminalistics, criminal investigation, victimology,
forensic psychology, crime reconstruction and criminal profiling

This curriculum has been written with emphasis and research based the above maxim.

It is our hope that this curriculum and its subsequent amendments will meet the ever
changing industry requirement for professional Security operatives especially in the private
security industry.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

JP International Examinations wishes to acknowledge the following people / organizations

for the support they gave us during the preparation of this curriculum and the subsequent
amendments.

The JP International Examinations Authorized Training Centers for their continuous

feedback which is the milestone for the continuous updating of this curriculum.

The JP International Examinations Alumnae who have taken time out of their busy schedules
to give comments through the various questionnaires amongst others.

The corporate bodies especially from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda who have given
valuable contributions during the various workshops.

To all we say thank you.

JP International Examinations Curriculum review team

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Amendment form

RECORDS OF CHANGE

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Curriculum Distribution

Name Dept/Section No
Managing Director 1
Director Examinations 2
Director New Business 3
Director Administration 4
Examination Representatives 5
Authorized Training Centres 6
Students 7
The Media 8
Other Interested parties 9

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Curriculum Objective

A curriculum that will enable the trainers to transform the trainee to a professional security
operative especially in the sector of private security.

To be able to achieve that objective, the trainer needs to be taught the following:-

SUMMARY OF MODULES

1. Forensic Criminology JP 115/1

2. Criminal Law JP 115/2
3. Law of Evidence JP 115/3
4. Computer/Cyber Forensics JP 115/4
5. Criminal Justice Administration JP 115/5
6. Sex Crimes and Crimes Against Children JP 115/6
7. Forensic Accounting JP 115/7
8. Psychology of criminal behavior JP 115/8
9. Injury and Death Investigations JP 115/9
10. Crime scene Management JP 115/10
11. Investigation of explosives and Arson JP 115/11
12. Investigating terrorism JP 115/12

TERMINAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of the training the trainee should be able to demonstrate the competence in the
following:

Encourage an open minded, critical but pragmatic understanding of criminology and

Forensic science theories and practices within a broad range of specific and general
Vocational outcomes;
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 Provide students with a strong core science base and good ‘hands-on’ experience of
a range of instrumental analytical techniques;
Provide the students the opportunity to gain Practical experience of forensic
photography;
Ensure that students become competent in both crime scene investigation and
Laboratory analyses;
Reflect the diverse interests which have shaped criminology;
Fosters an applied but critical impulse in students;
Encourages innovation within a comprehensive framework of diverse forms of
Teaching, learning and assessment.
Enable students to understand and use different vocabularies of crime, criminality
and Law and order;
Understand the diverse historical, economic, social and political influences upon
Criminology and its foci;
Equip students with skills in reconstructing events surrounding an incident;
Provide an awareness of the protocols for securing and recording the incident scene
and the collection of trace and physical evidence;
Facilitate the ability to generate, record, collate and interpret scientific data in the
Laboratory;
Enhance students’ abilities to evaluate competing explanations;
Develop a critical understanding of the diverse institutions of ‘crime’ control;
Encourage students to apply theoretical concepts to contemporary developments;
Provide challenges to ‘conventional wisdoms’;
Foster both necessary independence and collaborative skills alike

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the training the trainee should be able to work in any establishment requiring
such achieving the following:-

Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and practical vocabularies of the

subjects of Criminology and Forensic Investigation
Recognize the context of the emergence of crime and its social and legal
construction
Recognize the institutions for the control of crime
Outline the conflicting philosophies which attend the historical formulation and
development of Criminology;
Demonstrate knowledge of good practice in the forensic laboratory particularly
knowledge of accurate procedures for systematic search and sampling at locations
for blood, glass, fingerprints, tyre prints, hair, fibres, paint and drugs;
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 Describe the functioning of institutions of social control;
Explain the strengths and limitations of different types of research into crime,
deviance, punishment, treatment, and justice;
Analyze skeletal remains for evidence of sex, age and forensic evidence of
trauma and key facial characteristics;
Discuss judicial processes including the rules of evidence, and determine the weight
and persuasiveness of specific evidence;
Explain comparative criminological perspectives and consider their relationship to
policy and practice and the impact of social divisions such as class, gender, ‘race’ and
age etc on human rights and civil liberties;

Modules

To meet the above terminal objectives the syllabus should be divided into the following
modules.

MODULE DETAILS

I. FORENSIC CRIMINOLOGY CODE 115/ 1

Modules Description

This module outlines the critical roles of a forensic criminologist.

Module objectives.

Upon completion of the course, trainees are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and practical vocabularies of the
subjects of Criminology and Forensic Investigation
Explain the context of the emergence of crime and its social and legal construction
Demonstrate knowledge of good practice in the forensic laboratory particularly
knowledge of accurate procedures for systematic search and sampling at locations
for blood, glass, fingerprints, tyre prints, hair, fibres, paint and drugs;
Discuss the strengths and limitations of different types of research into crime,
deviance, punishment, treatment, and justice;
Analyze skeletal remains for evidence of sex, age and forensic evidence of
trauma and key facial characteristics;

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 Discuss judicial processes including the rules of evidence, and determine the weight
and persuasiveness of specific evidence;
Discuss how to conduct undercover assignments, do crime scene documentation and
perform investigations.
Explain comparative criminological perspectives and consider their relationship to
policy and practice and the impact of social divisions such as class, gender, ‘race’ and
age etc on human rights and civil liberties;

Sub Modules

1. Introduction To Crime Investigation

2. Security Sector Investigations
3. Investigative Processes
4. Crime Scene Documentation
5. Physical Evidence
6. Methods Of Crime Investigation
7. Identifying And Arresting Suspects
8. Surveillance And Undercover Assignments
9. Investigating Crimes Against Persons
10. Investigating Crimes Against Property
11. Investigating Computer Crime
12. Investigating Terrorism

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:

Investigate a crime
Correct physical evidence
Do undercover assignments

II. CRIMINAL LAW CODE 115/2

Module Description

This module focuses on the general principles of criminal liability and the classifications
offences. It explores the general defenses available to defendants in court and offers a
detailed understanding of the rationale for punishment

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Module Objectives

Upon completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

Understand the law relating to crime and criminal behavior

Internalize the theories of punishment
Be familiar with the classes of offences
Recognize general defenses available to defendants in a criminal case

Sub Modules,

1. Introduction To Law
2. Theories Of Punishment
3. Criminal Liability
4. Conduct
5. Parties To Offences
6. Classification Of Offences
7. Offences Against The Person
8. Offences Against Property
9. Offences Against The State
10. Deception Offences
11. Legal Burden Of Proof
12. General Defenses

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Analyze the criminal law in dealing with criminal behavior
Describe and communicate the theories of punishment
Classify offences according to the victim targeted
Identify the general defenses available to defendants in criminal cases.
Describe the legal burden of proof in coming up with a prima facie case.

III. LAW OF EVIDENCE CODE 115/3

Module Description

This module presents a thorough coverage of the legal issues surrounding evidence with
special attention to the prosecution of criminal cases.

Module Objectives
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Upon completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

Understand the fundamental principles of evidence such as relevance, weight,

admissibility
Recognize the types of evidence such as oral and documentary evidence
Be familiar with the procedure for the examination of witnesses
Be knowledgeable of the concepts of competence, compellability and privileges of
witnesses.
Examine the legal burden of proof and it exceptions
Appreciate the need for prima facie evidence.

Sub Modules,

1. Introduction To Evidence
2. Relevance And Admissibility
3. Admissions And Confessions
4. Evidence Generally Held To Inadmissible
5. Documentary Evidence
6. Estoppel
7. Competence, Compellability, And Privileges Of Witnesses
8. Examination Of Witnesses
9. Corroboration
10. Legal Burden Of Proof Vs Prima Facie Evidence
11. Exceptions To The Incidents Of Legal Burden Of Proof
12. Facts Which Need Not Be Proved

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Provide accurate explanations of the fundamental principles of evidence such as
relevance, weight and admissibility.
Describe the step by step procedure for examination of witnesses.
Identify the types of evidence admissible in a court of law.
Identify the legal burden of proof and crucial facts to be proved in order to come up
with a prima facie case.
Describe the concepts of competence, compellability and privileges of witnesses and
their application in tendering evidence.

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IV. COMPUTER / CYBER FORENSICS CODE 115/4

Module description,

This module focuses on detecting and investigating cyber crime.

Module Objectives,

Upon completion of the module the trainee should be able to:-

Define digital forensics.

Describe how to prepare for digital evidence investigations
Describe procedures for corporate high-tech investigations.
Explain requirements for data recovery workstations and software.
Describe how to conduct an investigation.
Explain how to complete and critique a case.
Describe certification requirements for computer forensics labs.
List physical requirements for a computer forensics lab.
List digital evidence storage formats.

Sub Modules,

1. Introduction to Computer Forensics

2. Computer Forensic Tools
3. Basics of Hard Drives and Storage Media
4. Study Encryption and Forensics
5. Digital Forensics
6. Information Security
7. Network forensics and Data recovery
8. Crime ware
9. Investigating Windows Computers/Tracking Offenders
10. The use of Unix/Linux in Computer Forensics.
11. Investigating Computer crimes
12. Legal issues in Computer Forensics

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Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Appreciate how to guard computer crime evidence
Prepare a computer for a forensic investigation
Appreciate the various means of performing computer forensics investigation

V. CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION CODE 115/5

Module Description.

This module introduces students to the world of the criminal justice system. It is strongly
recommended that the learner uses his / her country as a case study where possible

Module Objectives

Upon completion of the module, the learner is expected to be able to:

Define and use the knowledge of basic criminal justice terms and
vocabulary
Explain the implications of changing technology such as the Internet,
electronic commerce, and the impact computers have on society.
Demonstrate a knowledge of micro and macro criminal justice issues
affecting the Criminal Justice System.
Exhibit analytical and critical thinking skills through practical exercises and
case study applications.
Identify the fundamental sequence of events in the criminal justice system
to include the critical points in the decision making process.
Explain the inter-connectivity of the various law enforcement agencies
within the Criminal Justice System of a country
Define and defend the role of ethics and social responsibility expected of
the individuals associated with the various elements of the Criminal Justice
System.

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Sub Modules

1. Introduction to criminal justice

2. Stages in the criminal justice process
3. Models of criminal justice
4. Juvenile Justice
5. Victim logy
6. Introduction to Law Enforcement
7. Police and the Community
8. The prosecution
9. The Judicially
10. Introduction to Corrections
11. Prisons
12. Community Alternatives

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Explain the criminal justice system.
Discuss the tenets of law enforcement.
Demonstrate understanding of the judicially of (own country)
Describe the various types of corrections.

VI. SEX CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN CODE 115/6

Module Description

This module focuses on the various crimes which can be committed especially to children

Module Objectives

Upon completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

Understand crimes related to sex and sexuality.

Explain nuisance sex behaviors.
Investigate sexual offences
Be familiar with counseling techniques.

Sub Modules,

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 1. Sex Behaviors and Crimes
2. Theories of Sexual Deviance
3. Nuisance Sex Behaviors
4. Rape and Pedophilia
5. Incest
6. Pornography and Counseling
7. Dangerous Sex Crimes
8. Victims of Sexual Assault
9. Treatment of Sex Offenders
10. Sexual offences and the law
11. Crime against Children
12. Investigating sex related crimes

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Describe sexual crimes
Investigate sex related crimes
Counsel affected victims

VII. Forensic Accounting CODE 115/7

Module Description

This module presents a thorough coverage of preparing for a forensic case related to
finance and accounting.

Module Objectives

Upon completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

Understand the corporate related crimes

Be familiar with forensic accounting principles
Be knowledgeable of the concepts of guarding finance related criminal evidence

Sub Modules,

1. Financial accounting
2. Forensic accounting
3. Forensic audit
4. Business and corporate crimes
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 5. Fraudulent schemes in accounting
6. Investigative methods in forensic accounting
7. Fraud and Money laundering
8. Employee fraud
9. Management fraud
10. Fraud detection and prevention
11. Professional and ethical issues
12. Legal elements of financial crimes

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Provide a system of guarding finance related criminal evidence

VIII. Psychology of Criminal Behaviouh CODE 115/8

Module Description.

The module addresses the psychological explanations of criminal behavior in adults and
juveniles. It explores the psychological principles surrounding crime investigations,
prosecutions and correctional procedure.

Module objectives

Upon completion of this module, students are expected to be able to :

Demonstrate understanding of the forensic and criminal psychology development.

Explain the multitude of factors in childhood that may lead someone to engage in
antisocial behavior and the social factors that may help prevent it.

Appreciate the psychological factors of risk to self or others

Appreciate issues of mental illness and its correlates with criminal behavior.
Appreciate how psychology can be used or integrated with the processes and
procedures of criminal investigation.
Discuss the role of psychology in the courtroom and psychologists as expert
witnesses.

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Sub Modules,
1. Introduction To Psychology
2. Introduction To Behavioral Processes.
3. Personality And Criminal Behavior
4. Theories Of Criminal Behavior
5. Explanation To Juvenile Delinquency
6. Specific Psychological Issues In Crime
7. Forensic Psychology
8. Police Psychology
9. Courtroom Psychology
10. Prisons Psychology
11. Investigative Psychology
12. Criminal Psychopathology

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Explain psychological concepts in personality and behavioral processes of man that
specifically relate to crime.
Analyze psychological issues of crime that come up in police investigations,
courtroom and prison settings.
Analyze the theories of crime and provide explanations to juvenile delinquency.
Provide scientific explanations of criminal behaviors including criminal
psychopathology.
Identify methods in investigative psychology

IX. Injury and Death Investigations CODE 115/9

Module Description

This module presents a systematic coverage of how to do investigations to deaths to

ascertain their causes.

Module Objectives

Upon completion of the module, the students are expected to be able to:

Understand the motivational causes of homicides

Be knowledgeable autopsy
Appcriate the principles of performing forensics on dead bodies

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Sub Modules

1. Motivational Models for Homicides

2. Vehicle Homicides
3. Crime Scene Processing
4. Chain of Custody
5. Autopsy
6. Identification of the Victim
7. Estimating Time of Death
8. Evidence from Wounds
9. Suicide and Evidence
10. Domestic Violence
11. Fire Deaths
12. Buried Bodies

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Describe the process crime processing
Identify dead persons.
Describe Various ways of estimating time of death.
Explain the various of ways of determining the causes of death scientifically

X. Crime Scene Management CODE 115/10

Module Description

The module covers the procedures of securing a crime scene

Module Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the students are expected to be able to:

Understand the role of investigators at a crime scene.

Explain how to organize a crime scene
Appreciate hoe to enhance safety at a crime scene.
Explain how to document a crime scene
Describe how to gather evidence in a crime scene

Sub Modules
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 1. Types of offences
2. Role of investigator at crime scene
3. Introduction to the crime scene
4. Organization of the crime scene
5. Typical crime scene problems
6. Rules for the crime scene investigator
7. Crime scene safety issues
8. Crime scene search
9. Debriefing and release of the scene
10. Collection and preservation of evidence
11. Crime scene documentation
12. Evidence submission to Laboratory

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Organize a crime scene
Collect and preserve evidence on a crime scene

XI. Investigation of Explosives and Arson CODE 115/11

Module Description

The module examines the various techniques of investigating explosives and Arson

Module Objectives

Upon completion of this module, students expected to be able to:

Understand the chemistry of fire

Demonstrate knowledge of arson investigation
Explain the various explosives
Describe how explosive investigations are conducted

Sub Modules

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 1. Introduction to fire
2. Burn Indicators
3. Fire setting and related mechanisms
4. Motives for Arson
5. Detection and recovery of fire accelerants residues
6. Scientific methods in arson investigation
7. Interviews
8. Arson suspects
9. Arson scene documentation
10. Introduction to Explosives
11. Explosive Investigation
12. Fire and Explosion Safety

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Explain the motives of arson
Describe the various explosions investigation and safety procedures

XII. INVESTIGATING TERRORISM CODE 115/12

Module Description.

This module is concerned with understanding and investigating terrorism

Module Objectives

Upon completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

To demonstrate an understanding of the various acts of terrorism

Explain the various factors fueling terrorism
List the various terrorist groups
Describe the emerging terrorism trends.

Sub Modules

1. Introduction to terrorism
2. Contemporary issues in terrorism
3. International terrorism
4. Domestic terrorism
5. Terrorism Threat assessment
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 6. Investigating Terrorism
7. Terrorist crime scenes
8. Cyber Terrorism
9. Counter-terrorism
10. State and Terror
11. Religion and Terror
12. Terrorism Trends and Prospects

Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
Describe the factors fueling terrorism
Assess the threats associated with terrorism
Explain the various forms of terrorism
Appreciate the various ways of countering terrorism

End of Course Objectives

The course is intended for persons intending to work at situations requiring forensics in
unraveling crime and basically understanding the reasons of the crime

Minimum Entry Requirements for this course

This curriculum is used in multiple countries. Please contact the local JP Examinations Team
for the actual minimum grade for each country.

Examination

The trainees will be expected to sit for the JP International Examinations after undergoing
the relevant training of not less than a year in a JP Authorized Training Centre.

REFERENCES

Please check the JP International Examinations yearly reference book as outlined from time
to time.

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