Crime Simulations

91直播 crime simulations

Fieldwork

Collect and analyze evidence. Crack the case. 

As an 91直播 criminal justice student, you鈥檒l do more than listen to lectures. You鈥檒l put your investigative skills to use in a variety of hands-on learning activities, including our simulated crime scene field exercises.

During our crime scene simulations, you鈥檒l work with a team of other students to solve simulated robberies, home invasions and other types of crimes. You鈥檒l also learn the basics of scene investigation, including

  • securing and protecting the scene
  • gathering and analyzing scientific evidence 
  • lifting latent fingerprints using powder and tape, and
  • measuring and sketching the area.

Requirements and prerequisites

To participate in a simulated crime scene field exercise, students must be pursuing a major or minor in criminal justice and must be enrolled in one of the following courses:

  • CJS 201 - Criminal Investigation
  • CJS 375 - Survey of Forensic Science

All participants receive both a team grade and an individual grade based on their work and participation.