Criminal investigators need broad knowledge of such topics as
criminal law, criminal procedure, and investigative techniques. The
best resource for these professionals will distill the needed
information into one practical volume. Written in an accessible
style, the fourth edition of Criminal Investigation maintains the
same reader friendly approach that made its predecessors so popular
with students, professionals, and practitioners.
Beginning with an overview of the history of criminal
investigation, the book explores current investigative practices
and the legal issues that constrain or guide them. It discusses the
wide range of sources of information available, including the
internet, individuals, state and local sources, and federal
agencies and commissions.
Next, the book discusses other investigative techniques,
including interviewing and interrogation, informants, surveillance,
and undercover operations. A chapter on report writing provides
explicit instructions on how to capture the most critical
information needed in an investigation. Additional chapters cover
the crime scene investigation and the crime laboratory.
The remainder of the book delves into the specific investigative
protocols for individual crimes, including sex offenses, homicide,
mass and serial murder, assault and robbery, property crimes,
cybercrime, and narcotics. Concluding chapters focus on the
police/prosecutor relationship and investigative trends.
Each chapter includes a summary, a list of key terms, and review
questions so that readers can test their assimilation of the
material. Clear and concise, this book is an essential resource for
every criminal investigator s toolbox.
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