Sep 25, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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LET 1300 - Interviewing and Report Writing


Develops knowledge and skills involved in the interviewing and interrogation process and procedures utilized by law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Enhances students’ abilities in collecting information, taking statements, writing descriptive narratives, and report preparation. Practical exercises and scenarios utilized. Lectures supplemented with in-class practical problem solving exercises to develop critical thinking and expose student to the practical side of interviewing and interrogation and its application in a contemporary criminal justice system. Instructional goals are teacher-directed and learner centered.

Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Define the essential components of a well written report.
  • Demonstrate understanding and successfully complete an offense and preliminary investigation report.
  • Describe the basic components of report writing including why and how law enforcement agencies use written reports.
  • Distinguish between interview and interrogation to include the motives of a successful interview and interrogation.



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