Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System

Description

The Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System (ViCLAS) is a tool used to identify offenders of multiple violent crimes. This course provides participants with key information and tools on how to conduct analysis on the ViCLAS system and how to interpret the results. The course also provides insight into the application of ViCLAS analysis to homicides, attempted homicides, sexual assaults, attempted sexual assault, missing persons where foul play is suspected, non parental abductions, false allegations of sexual assault or attempted murder, and child luring.

Format and delivery

Delivery setting

This course is presented in person.
Theoretical components are offered in classroom.
Practical components involving scenarios are conducted in a computer lab with access to the ViCLAS computer system.

Length of course

15 days

Class size

16 participants

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, successful participants will be able to:

• Recognized key information in complex cases
• Utilize the ViCLAS computer program to conduct a thorough case analysis

Eligibility and mandatory requirements

• All participants that register for the ViCLAS course will have to complete the course in its entirety full tuition fee, regardless if you have successfully completed the stand-alone Violent Offenders Behaviour course (VOB) course prior to registering in the ViCLAS. Exception could be given on a case by case basis following a full review of the participants' request
• This course is offered to employees of a recognized law enforcement agency who are employed in a ViCLAS centre as a VICLAS analyst
• Analysis should be listed as a primary job function
• Acceptance or refusal in the course is at the discretion of the Canadian Police College

Assessment

• Success in the course is based on participation and completion of all required assignments
• Various evaluation methods are used, including written exam, ViCLAS exercise, and oral board exercise
• Re-testing or re-evaluation is conducted at the discretion of the course instructor

Transfer credits

The graduates of the college's Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System course are eligible for credits towards the Bachelor of Arts in Policing at Wilfrid Laurier University. For more information, please refer to the Transfer credits section.

Contact

For more details or other information about the course, please email cpc_registrar-registraire_ccp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Date modified:

2025-01-14