CIA410 - Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis

Subject Title
Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis

Subject Description
Crime and Criminal Intelligence Analysis is a stimulating, dynamic and fast-growing professional occupation in Canada and around the world.  The use of Crime Analysis in law enforcement, security and financial institutions is growing at an exciting pace.  In law enforcement, the use of crime analysis as a tactical product and a strategic guide cannot be underestimated.  As technology evolves and financial resources are depleted, crime and intelligence analysis are expanding robustly in decision making processes across a number of public and private organizations. 

In this course, students demonstrate analytical knowledge by focusing on the role that environmental factors play in the performance of crime and students assess how detailed analyses of these environmental influences are key to effective investigations and the prediction, mitigation and prevention of criminal activities. Students analyze key principles and approaches related to environmental criminology and crime analysis and focus on the concepts and ideas that can be applied in a variety of tactical, operational and strategic end products needed by public and private sector customers.

Credit Status
This is a required course in the Crime and Intelligence Analysis degree program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1.            Apply criminological theories to situational crime for development of crime prevention recommendations.
2.            Define identifiable crime patterns in crime analysis data to report to front line, investigative and senior officials.
3.            Evaluate analytical outputs to differentiate between persons and property crime.
4.            Deconstruct environmental criminology as patterns of motivation for offenders to expose opportunities that exist for crime, and levels of protection of victims.
5.            Critique the problem analysis triangle in assessing the offender's motivation, the vulnerability of the target and crime event.
6.            Analyze Telephone Dial Number records, GPS tracking and Phone Toll data for tactical analysis reports which inform investigative decisions.
7.            Construct strategic intelligence reports to address organized crime.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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