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Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This dynamic book presents crime detection as a fascinating field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available in todayUs field. The book is intended to meet the needs of both students and professors by presenting information in a logical flow--like the steps and considerations observed in an actual criminal investigation.

Book News Annotation:

Intended for use in lower-division college courses, this book contains 23 chapters which explain various types of crime and investigation techniques related to them. Keeping the different roles of the uniformed officer and the investigator separate, the author explores: crime scene documentation, search and seizure, suspect identification, interview and interrogation, and informant management. Twelve separate categories of crime are given individual treatments including child abuse and neglect, organized crime, and white collar crime. A final chapter discusses the preparation of courses for prosecution. Relevant case studies and court decisions are included throughout the text to provide a perspective on proper and improper methods of investigation.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Product Details

ISBN:
9780130809803
Author:
Lyman, Michael D.
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Location:
Upper Saddle River, N.J. :
Subject:
Law Enforcement
Subject:
Criminal Procedure
Subject:
Forensic Science
Subject:
Legal System
Subject:
Criminal investigation
Edition Number:
2
Publication Date:
September 1998
Binding:
Trade Cloth
Grade Level:
Baby - Baby
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
544
Dimensions:
9.57x7.31x1.13 in. 2.17 lbs.
Age Level:
00-01
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