Full Description
Criminal Investigation is designed to help readers develop an analytical understanding of the investigative process. Assuming no prior knowledge of the field, the book uses an accessible, authoritative style to discuss basic investigative techniques, major types of property and violent crime and the history and future of the field. Unique to this book, it links specific investigative techniques to specific crimes and explains the relationship of criminalistics to the investigative process. This edition retains its overall design, while incorporating new investigative profiles, additional websites, a revised chapter on computer crime and updated techniques and methodology. MARKET: For individuals interested in the field of criminal justice or criminology
Contents
1. Historical Origins of Criminal Investigation2. Introduction of basic concepts3. The Investigative Method4. Note-Taking and Reports5. The Crime Scene Focus6. Interviewing7. Traditional Sources of Information8. Computer-Aided Investigations and Computer Crime9. Burglary10. Robbery11. Homicide and Aggravated Assault12. Rape and Sexual Offenses13. Larceny14. Narcotics and Drug Investigations15. Youth Gang Investigations16. Special Investigations17. Suspect Identification18. The Investigator in Court19. The Future of Criminal Investigation
