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Private Security and the Investigative Process, Fourth Edition is fully updated and continues to provide complete coverage of the investigative process for private investigations by both individuals and in corporate security environments. This edition covers emerging technology, revised legal and practical considerations for conducting interviews, and new information on case evaluation.
Written by a recognized expert in security, criminal justice, ethics, and the law—with over three decades of experience—the updated edition of this popular text covers concepts and techniques that can be applied to a variety of investigations including fraud, insurance, private, and criminal. It details the collection and preservation of evidence, the handling of witnesses, surveillance techniques, background investigations, and report writing. The book reflects best practices and includes tips for ensuring accurate and reliable private sector security investigations. This new edition includes:
A new section on career opportunities in paths in the investigative field
A rundown of the leading security Industry associations and professional standards being published
Added discussion of observational interviews include current protocols analyzing data
Details of the current legal implications for security surveillance and practices
Advances in technology to thwart crime and fraud in retail and other business settings
An entirely new section on e-records from criminal and civil judgments
Authoritative, yet accessible, this book is one of the only textbooks dedicated to the subject. It also serves as an important reference for private investigators and security professionals. Complete with numerous forms, checklists, and web exercises, it provides the tools and understanding required to conduct investigations that are professional, ethical, and effective.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative Process Chapter 2 General Characteristics of a Competent Investigator Chapter 3 Interview and Case Evaluation Chapter 4 Witness Testimony and Evidence in the Private Security Industry Chapter 5 Collection of Information Chapter 6 Collection of Evidence and Preservation of the Scene Chapter 7 Surveillance Techniques Chapter 8 Report Writing Chapter 9 Investigative Method and Technique: Theft/Property Offenses Chapter 10 Investigative Method and Technique: Insurance Cases Chapter 11 Investigative Method and Technique: Background Investigations Chapter 12 The Security Office: Administrative Issues
