Blog #2: Topic Choice

My topic is criminal investigation and, in all honesty, I'm not completely sure what caused me to chose this topic. It is just something that I've been interested in to understand the reasons behind people's actions. When something bad happens, I want to be able to understand how and why something like that happened. Understanding why some people do things that others know to be wrong is an important step in understanding all humans and how we think.


Learner: I plan to interview and learn from different people in the criminal investigative field. I want to gain as much knowledge of the criminal investigative and justice process. By learning about each step from the initial evidence gathering up to the prosecution, I hope to gain a great understanding of how to best prevent crime

Communicator: In all steps of the criminal investigative process, you are required to work with others. During an investigation, items such as evidence and testimonies change hands a lot and you are required to communicate with different departments to ensure that no evidence is compromised. When certain crimes cross jurisdictions or qualify as several offenses, then you must be able to coordinate with various people to ensure the investigation is handled properly.

Technology: When investigating crimes, you have to be able to keep up with the latest technology to make collecting evidence easier and moe efficient. From collecting DNA samples to comparing fingerprints, investigating crimes requires a steady understanding of technology and its applications to narrowing down suspects.

iPoly citizen: When investigating crimes, you try to hold the public's interest above all else. Investigating essentially requires people to bring their different insights to a problem and solve it with their combined knowledge. I would look at any problem I face from all sides much like an investigator would.