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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsCriminal Investigationby 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)
About the AuthorThe 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.Kären 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 the following Wadsworth texts: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, INTRODUCTION TO PRIVATE SECURITY, JUVENILE JUSTICE, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, and CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND RELATED FIELDS.
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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