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Criminal investigation : basic perspectives

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  • "This book covers the police criminal investigation function, from the preliminary investigation to the preparation of the case for prosecutorial review. The legal significance of evidence is stressed. Crime scene searches, the collection of physical evidence, and techniques for interviewing witnesses are covered as basic concepts of criminal investigation. Various ways for developing investigative leads to discover a suspect's identity are discussed. Eyewitnesses and the corroborating circumstances of motive, opportunity, and modus operandi are treated in detail. Laboratory services, other scientific aids, surveillance, sources of information, police intelligence, and interrogation are presented as essential aids to the criminal investigator. After a general overview of the science of inquiry, the special skills necessary for investigating crimes of violence, crimes against property, and organized crime are outlined. Discussion questions, a library assignment, and a workbook project are included at the end of each chapter. The text written primarily for use in college law enforcement courses, can be of value to police officers, investigators, and others interested in criminal investigation."
  • "Designed to help readers discover both the art and science of criminal investigation, this book explores the legal significance of evidence in the field, outlines the fundamentals of inquiry, and then carefully details each element of investigation -- from the preliminaries to case preparation for prosecutor review. Reflecting the most recent changes in techniques and their application to various crimes, it features real-life case studies that give readers practice in developing their abilities to analyze, evaluate, and reason: ethical awareness; the crime scene; witnesses and evidence; recording the crime scene; basic investigative leads and informants; major investigative techniques. laboratory and technical services; interrogation of suspects. arresting the accused person; physical assaults. sexual assaults; robbery; arson; bombing and hate crimes; property crimes; dangerous drugs, vice/gambling, and organized crimes; the investigator as a witness. This book is for those involved in criminal investigations."

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