Books with title The History of Criminal Investigation

Widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime scenes, street gangs, and drugs. Case studies throughout the text emphasize the applied technique of criminal investigation. Graphs, charts, and arresting photographs found throughout the text depict the practical aspects of investigation and help to clarify difficult scientific concepts. The tenth edition has been significantly updated with new content to reflect new statistical data, technology, procedures, and law.

An important contribution to the law enforcement field at every level Criminal Investigation is recognized as the most accurate, comprehensive, and practical book in its field. This updated edition examines the latest investigative methods and technologies with new information on white-collar crime, drugs, terrorism, and homeland security.The simulation CD contains interactive modules covering the investigative process.

Widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime scenes, street gangs, and drugs. Case studies throughout the text emphasize the applied technique of criminal investigation, and its consistently praised art program including graphs, charts, and arresting photographs, depict the practical aspects of investigation and help to clarify difficult scientific concepts. The free simulation CD gives students a series of interactive modules covering key aspects of criminal investigation. The PowerWeb passcard lets students access important contemporary articles about criminal justice from both the popular press and journals.

Widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive texts in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime scenes, street gangs, and drugs. Now in its seventh edition, Criminal Investigation has been revised and updated, includes a new chapter, Crimes Against the Elderly (13), and continues to feature the latest investigative techniques and discussion of the latest technology. Case studies throughout the text emphasize the applied technique of criminal investigation, and its consistently praised art program including graphs, charts, and arresting photographs, depict the practical aspects of investigation and help to clarify difficult scientific concepts.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION is recognized as being one of the most comprehensive books available in the market. It is widely used in undergraduate courses in Criminal Investigation, and also by Police Departments who purchase it for their officers to study when preparing for promotional examinations. The book features the latest investigative techniques and discussion of latest technology. New additions and revisions include a new section on crimes against children (Chapter 13), new material on larceny offenses (Chapter 16), and expanded sections on follow up investigation (Chapter 7) and recognition, control, and investigation of drug abuse (Chapter 21).

This text combines research and practical step-by-step procedures, providing a logical framework for students. The text focuses on investigation as a systematic method of inquiry that relies heavily on science as well as human initiative and resourcefulness. This edition includes information on recent crime patterns and detection techniques and contains a new chapter on the future of criminal justice. An instructor's manual is available.