Advanced College Certificate - Forensic Investigation - Crime and Intelligence Analysis (Flexible Credential)

Analytic techniques are an important addition to every analyst’s toolbox. As criminals become more proficient, analysts must be able to use equally sophisticated analytical skills. The Crime and Intelligence Analysis option trains graduates to successfully apply the tools and techniques required for solving complex investigations. It provides students with the critical thinking skills necessary for addressing modern-day crimes, internship experience in a law enforcement agency, access to a global network of intelligence professionals and recognition by international professional associations.

This program offers a high-intensity learning experience involving hands-on use of leading-edge crime and intelligence analysis tools (e.g. visual investigative analysis software, crime mapping and statistical software). This program trains graduates to develop intelligence end-products that help drive front-line operations and deploy patrol resources more effectively.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Synthesize information from disparate sources for the purpose of identifying crime patterns, series and trends
• Map crime locations and analyze hot spots of crime, disorder and incivilities
• Develop collection plans of high-risk and habitual offenders
• Collect, evaluate, maintain and collate crime and intelligence data for national security, law enforcement and the business community
• Design and maintain criminal intelligence databases for law enforcement action
• Prepare written and oral reports and various types of charts and graphs based on research, correlation and analysis of evidence.

Please note: Flexible Credential programs are part-time however enrollment in these programs does not affect PGWP eligibility.