Why take this program?
Insidious and ever present, the criminal element of our society continually becomes more sophisticated. New technology enhances law-breaking abilities, allowing for more specialized and complex crimes. Arm yourself with the necessary strategies for solving modern crime problems by participating in the Crime and Intelligence Analysis certificate program.As a crime or intelligence analyst, you are daily challenged with a multitude of situations. In this program, you will focus on skill development in collecting and analyzing crime data for the forecasting of future crime occurrences; developing target criminal profiles; documenting illicit relationships between people, organizations and events; and using statistical techniques to solve crime problems. You will receive practical instruction in crime analysis, criminal investigative analysis, organized crime and intelligence analysis, and law enforcement research and statistical methods. In this program, you will perform tasks associated with crime and intelligence analysis work. You will analyze crimes most frequently handled by field investigative officers including murder, rape, robbery, burglary and theft. Crimes of interest to intelligence officers will also be analyzed including "victimless" crimes, organized crime activities, smuggling, child pornography rings, and money-laundering schemes. Crime and Intelligence Analysis also demonstrates identifying and correctly defining crime problems and using crime analysis and intelligence information to create directed patrol or tactical action plans leading to an effective police response. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a Certificate in Crime and Intelligence Analysis from Sacramento State. The certificate allows graduates to apply for the California Department of Justice credential, which designates them as a Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst for the State of California. How you'll benefit
The Crime and Intelligence Analysis program equips participants with: - Strategies for solving modern-day crimes
- Hands-on experience in a law enforcement agency
- A network of law enforcement and criminal intelligence professionals
- The preparation to apply for the California Department of Justice credential
Is this the right program for you?
The program is designed for: - Those involved in crime and intelligence analysis with no formal training
- Law enforcement employees
- Those who supervise crime and intelligence personnel
- Professionals working in related fields who desire future employment in crime and intelligence analysis
Program Structure
The Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate Program consists of eight courses for a total of 148 instructional hours and a 400-hour practicum. To participate in the required practicum, participants are required to undergo a background investigation (Section 13511.5 of the California Penal Code). Participants should begin with Crime Analysis Data Analysis as a program prerequisite. All courses are held in Napa Hall on the Sacramento State Campus. Participants may waive no more than 36 hours total of CEU certificate courses to be eligible for the certificate of completion. This is to be understood as no more than two certificate courses. Partial class hours may not be waived. The CEUs for the waived courses cannot be reflected in the total CEUs earned for the certificate. Any participant requesting that a certificate course be waived for any reason, including the completion of similar Sacramento State Criminal Justice credit courses, must do so by submitting an Application for Equivalency form to the College of Continuing Education. Please call (916) 278-4433 to request this form. The Crime and Intelligence Analysis Certificate Program is POST-Certified (Peace Officer Standards and Training). Certificate Prerequisites
Although not required, it is highly recommended that students interested in this program have some degree of familiarity with the criminal justice system as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel (or comparable programs). Forms
Note: If you currently are employed by a POST Reimbursable agency, you may be eligible for tuition assistance. Please check with your Training and Development Office to determine if your agency is POST Reimbursable. If you are eligible please click on the link above and complete the Registration Agreement form. Be advised, there is limited space available for the POST Reimbursable students. If you have additional questions call the number listed below. How to reach us
For course content information, please contact a program representative at cceinfo@csus.edu(916) 278-4433. Classes fill up quickly. Be sure to register early so you are assured a space in the course!
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