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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - CRIM 417 D900

Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3)

Criminal Intelligence Analysis

Class Number: 2375

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    CRIM 101.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A critical analysis of certain 'hot' issues in criminology and criminal justice. The topics covered change from term to term.

COURSE DETAILS:

Students will apply law enforcement technology and analysis techniques to a variety of crime issues and case studies. Classes are held in a forensic crime analysis computer lab equipped with state-of-the-art tools typically reserved for law enforcement and national security agencies. Portions of the lab exercises involve analyzing police records management system (RMS) data provided by law enforcement agencies. This course provides a foundational understanding of analytical techniques for students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or national security, whether as an analyst or an intelligence officer. It also benefits law enforcement professionals seeking to formalize their forensic analysis training. This course is accredited by the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) and meets the prerequisite for entry into the Professional Analyst Certification Program (PACP). IALEIA members wishing to enter the PACP must first successfully complete an approved 40-hour classroom-based Basic Criminal Intelligence Analysis Course. The IALEIA Professional Certification Program follows the guidelines outlined in the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative, the NCISP, and the US Department of Justice’s Criminal Intelligence Standards. For further details, please visit IALEIA.org.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students will develop an understanding of the intelligence analysis process and how to apply these skills and knowledge within the Canadian legal framework to discover crime patterns, identify potential suspects, distinguish the modus operandi amongst linked offences and develop an investigative action plan using a major case management model (MCM). 

 

Grading

  • Three Quizzes 65%
  • Lab Exercises 25%
  • Class Participation 10%

NOTES:

PREREQUISITES: CRIM 101 and CRIM 135.  Student who took CRIM 417 in 2013, or Spring 2014 under the topic “Criminal Intelligence Analysis” cannot receive further credit for this course. Student who took Crim 449 cannot receive further credit for this course.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Given the technical nature of the lab exercises and applied learning, it is imperative that students are able to attend the scheduled seminar sessions.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  1. Schwartz, Daniel et al. (2022). Crime & Intelligence Analysis in Canada: An Introduction. Toronto: Emond Publications. (Print ISBN: 9781772557909; eText ISBN: 9781772557947)

https://emond.ca/Store/Books/Crime-and-Intelligence-Analysis-in-Canada-An-Intr

  1. Prox, Ryan (2020). Practitioner’s Guide to Intelligence Analysis. (4th Edition). Burnaby, BC: Simon Fraser University BCcampus OpenEd. [Optional but recommended] SKU: CTB012-01.

 https://orders.docsol.sfu.ca/books/product/practitioners-guide-to-intelligence-analysis/


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

If you have any Criminology course enrollment requests (course adds, course swaps), please contact a Criminology advisor. Please do not contact instructors for enrollment assistance as they will ultimately refer you to a Criminology advisor.

Criminology course enrollment requests should be sent to a Criminology advisor no later than the last day of the Second week of classes. Late enrollment requests are subject to approval and are not guaranteed. 

Enrollment requests for non-Crim courses should be directed to the advisor for the program offering the course. 


ATTENTION: STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY: Please contact the Center for Accessible Learning, (MBC 1250 or Phone 778-782-3112) if you need or require assistance, not your individual instructors.  
  • N.B.: Students are reminded that attendance in the first week of classes is important. However, there are no tutorials in the first week.
  • ON CAMPUS COURSES ONLY: Assignments not submitted to the Professor/T.A. during class/office hours must be placed in the security box behind the General Office (SWH 10156), or submitted as per Professor’s instructions for courses taking place at Surrey Campus. The assignment drop box is emptied Monday to Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. only, with the contents date stamped accordingly. No other department’s date stamp will be accepted (e.g. Library/Campus Security).  For the Surrey Campus, assignments must be hand delivered to the General Office of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, located at SUR 5180, on Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30p.m., or placed in the assignment drop box located at the southwest corner of Galleria 5.  The Surrey assignment drop box is emptied Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with the contents date stamped accordingly.  The School of Criminology is not responsible for assignments submitted in any other manner (e.g., slid under office doors).  The University does NOT accept assignments by fax or email.
  • A student must complete ALL aspects of a course (including assignments, exams, class participation, presentations, chat room components of Distance Education courses and other), otherwise they will receive a grade of N. 
  • The University has formal policies regarding intellectual dishonesty and grade appeals which may be obtained from the General Office of the School of Criminology.
  • Under GP18, the University has policies and procedures which respond to our obligations under the BC Human Rights Code to provide a harassment and discrimination free environment for the students, staff and faculty of this institution.  Members of this community have an affirmative obligation to safeguard the human rights of others.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FORBIDS FINAL EXAMINATIONS WHILE CLASSES ARE STILL IN SESSION.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.