Criminal Investigation (Non-InfoTrac Version)

by Bennett, Wayne W.; Hess, Kären M.

• ISBN13: 9780534576592
• ISBN10: 0534576591
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-07-25
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This text stresses the practical procedures, techniques, and applications of private and public investigations to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. The Sixth Edition emphasizes professionalism and integrates coverage of modern investigation tools as it presents established investigation policies, procedures, and techniques for the law enforcement officer. Recent court cases; coverage of the latest investigative techniques and technology; and new material on topics such as domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse enhance the text's practical and applied approach.

Table of Contents

SECTION ONE Introduction	1	(28)
Criminal Investigation:An Overview	2	(27)
SECTION TWO Basic Investigative Responsibilities	29	(192)
Investigative Photography and Crime-Scene Sketches	30	(27)
Investigative Notes and Reports	57	(17)
Searches	74	(23)
Physical Evidence	97	(38)
Obtaining Information	135	(32)
Identifying and Arresting Suspects	167	(39)
Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court	206	(15)
SECTION THREE Investigating Crimes against Persons	221	(124)
Robbery	224	(22)
Assault	246	(22)
Sex Offenses	268	(21)
Crimes against Children	289	(25)
Homicide	314	(31)
SECTION FOUR Investigating Crimes against Property	345	(82)
Burglary	347	(14)
Larceny/Theft, Fraud, White-Collar and Environmental Crime	361	(28)
Motor Vehicle Theft	389	(17)
Arson	406	(21)
SECTION FIVE Other Challenges to the Criminal Investigator	427	(107)
Computer Crime	428	(20)
Organized Crime, Gang-Related Crime, Bias/Hate Crime and Ritualistic Crime	448	(43)
Drug Buyers and Sellers	491	(43)
Appendixes
A Death Scene Checklist	526	(2)
B Associations that Provide Support in Investigating Computer-Related Crimes	528	(4)
C Sample Form for Reporting Bias Crimes	532	(2)
Glossary	534	(10)
Author Index	544	(5)
Subject Index	549