CIA610 - Advanced Concepts of Crime Analysis

Subject Title
Advanced Concepts of Crime Analysis

Subject Description
In the Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis course, students acquired an introduction into the field of crime analysis.  The advanced concepts course extends this foundation through preparing students to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios involving criminal activities.   Leveraging the real world of crime analysis and the tools available for officers in their pursuit of criminal investigations, students will be exposed to the Telephone Dial Recorder (TDR) data, Phone Dumps and GPS data.    The course will begin by explaining the nature of each investigative tool and its purpose followed by an in-depth exploration of the raw data for the aforementioned products.  Utilizing Microsoft Excel, students will be exposed to pivot tables, slicers and other basic functions to organize and make sense of the data.  Students will work the data and assist in providing an analytical product to the officer in charge (OIC).

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

1.           Evaluate the analytical techniques and tactics that deal with situational causes of crime and disorder.
2.           Develop a Production Order (PO) and Information to Obtain (ITO).
3.           Evaluate TDR, Phone Dump and GPS data.
4.           Reflect on theoretical and strategic theories for application of data for usage in real time environments and project strategies. .
5.           Analyze Tower Dump records in accordance with the socio-legal environments. 
6.           Assess Telephone Dial Number records, GPS tracking data and Phone Toll analysis
7.           Create a strategic/intelligence report based on a crime problem.
8.           Develop presentational techniques for presenting complex data and findings to decision-makers (such as commanders, officers, policy-makers and security officials).
9.           Demonstrate the capability to transfer data into a tactical product for presentation.
10.         Utilize presentation skills for presenting complex data and findings to decision-makers.

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.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  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
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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
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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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