1.The Initial Investigation; 2. Direct and Circumstantial Evidence; 3. Records of the Crime Scene; 4. Laboratory and Technical Services; 5. Basic Investgative Leads and Informants; 6. Major Investigative Techniques; 7. Interviewing and the Detection of Deception; 8. Interrogation of Suspects; 9. The Arrest of the Accused Person; 10. Physical Assaults; 11. Robbery; 13. Arson, Bombings, and Hate Crimes; 14. Property Crimes; 15. Dangerous Drugs; 16. Special Investigations; 17. The Investigator as Witness and Ethical Awareness
Summary:
TOgether, the authors of Criminal Investigation: Basic Perspectives have in excess of fifty years of law enforcement experience with a variety of agencies such as the United States Postal Inspection Service, the United States Marshals' Service, The Sacramento Sheriff's Department, the New York Police Department and the California State Police. From this perspective the authors have written a well-balanced, comprehensive text on criminal investigation. This tenth edition has been updated and includes; two newly rewritten chapters on Interviewing and the Detection of Deception as well as the Interrogation Process. A new discussion regarding witness motivation and the importance of separating witnesses has been added to the chapter on Direct and Circumstantial Evidence. A new section of computer databases has been added to the chapter on Basic Investigative Leads. A new "Related Web SItes" section has been added to the end of each chapter for additional research and information on each chapter topic. In addition, a new case study has been added to this edition. THse case studies that are included at the end of each chapter are designed to highlight the chapter content and enhance the learning process. Criminal Investigation; Basic Perspectives, Tenth Edition is a resource that will prepare students for the challenging world of criminal investigation.
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