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More copies of this ISBN:Criminal Investigation -text Only (8TH 07 - Old Edition)by Wayne W. Bennett
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This text stresses the practical procedures, techniques, and applications of private and public investigations to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. It seamlessly integrates coverage of modern investigative tools alongside discussion of established investigation policies, procedures, and techniques for the law enforcement officer. The 8th Edition features updated, enhanced coverage of such important topics as terrorism and homeland security, cybercrime, forensics and physical evidence, federal law enforcement investigations, report writing, crimes against children, photography and sketching, preparing and presenting cases in court, and identity theft. Book News Annotation:This text covers investigation policies, procedures, and techniques
essential to both public and private law enforcement, integrating
recent court cases and investigations. Bennett, a former chief of
police, and Hess (Normandale Community College) discuss various
investigative responsibilities such as writing reports, searching
crime scenes, and arresting suspects, and illustrate how these
responsibilities are carried out in specific types of investigations.
The eighth edition adds a chapter on terrorism and homeland security.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:This text covers investigation policies, procedures, and techniques
essential to both public and private law enforcement, integrating
recent court cases and investigations. Bennett, a former chief of
police, and Hess (Normandale Community College) discuss various
investigative responsibilities such as writing reports, searching
crime scenes, and arresting suspects, and illustrate how these
responsibilities are carried out in specific types of investigations.
The eighth edition adds a chapter on terrorism and homeland security.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"I believe the book is excellent and meets the needs of my courses and their curricula." Review:"An investigative cookbook. The authors show the investigator what to look for, how to process it, and how to handle it all the way through the complexities of the criminal justice system, from crime scene to courtroom." Review:"The three greatest strengths of this book are ease of use, the comprehensive nature of the chapters, and the timeliness of the information." Synopsis:This text stresses the practical procedures, techniques, and applications of private and public investigations to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. It seamlessly integrates coverage of modern investigative tools alongside discussion of established investigation policies, procedures, and techniques for the law enforcement officer. The 8th Edition features updated, enhanced coverage of such important topics as terrorism and homeland security, cybercrime, forensics and physical evidence, federal law enforcement investigations, report writing, crimes against children, photography and sketching, preparing and presenting cases in court, and identity theft. Synopsis:Criminal Investigation, 9th Edition stresses practical procedures, techniques, and applications of private and public investigations to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. Criminal Investigation, 9th Edition features updated, enhanced coverage of such important topics as terrorism and homeland security, cybercrime, forensics and physical evidence, federal law enforcement investigations, report writing, crimes against children, photography and sketching, preparing and presenting cases in court, and identity theft. Criminal Investigation, 9th Edition includes a carefully structured learning system, checklists, and visuals to make learning easy. About the AuthorKären M. Hess holds a Ph.D. in English and in instructional design from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in criminal justice from Pacific Western University. Dr. Hess has also co-authored eight texts on criminal justice.Christine Hess Orthmann holds an M.S. in Oceanography and Coastal Zone Management from Nova Southeastern University, having completed her thesis on a topic relevant to environmental crime, and is currently working toward a Master of Science in Criminal Justice through the University of Cincinnati. She is a reserve officer with the Rosemount (Minnesota) Police Department.The late Wayne W. Bennett graduated from the FBI National Police Academy, held an LLB degree in law, and served as the Director of Public Safety for the Edina, Minnesota, Police Department as well as Chief of Police of the Boulder City, Nevada, Police Department. Table of ContentsSection One: INTRODUCTION. 1. Criminal Investigation: An Overview. Section Two: BASIC INVESTIGATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES. 2. Documenting the Crime Scene: Note Taking, Photographing and Sketching. 3. Writing Effective Reports. 4. Searches. 5. Forensics/Physical Evidence. 6. Obtaining Information. 7. Identifying and Arresting Suspects. Section Three: INVESTIGATING VIOLENT CRIMES. 8. Death Investigations. 9. Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Elder Abuse. 10. Sex Offenses. 11. Crimes against Children. 12. Robbery. Section Four: INVESTIGATING CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY. 13. Burglary. 14. Larceny/Theft, Fraud, and White Collar Crime. 15. Motor Vehicle Theft. 16. Arson, Bombs, and Explosives. Section Five: OTHER CHALLENGES TO THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR. 17. Computer Crime and Its Evolution to Cybercrime. 18. A Dual Threat: Drug-Related Crime and Organized Crime. 19. Criminal Activities of Gangs, Hate Groups and Cults. 20. Terrorism and Homeland Security. 21. Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court.
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