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For introductory courses in criminal investigation.Blending theory and practice in criminal investigationCriminal Investigation: The Art and the Science — by nationally recognized criminal investigation expert Michael Lyman — is a clear, thorough examination of the fundamentals of criminal investigation and forensic science, as currently practiced throughout the US. It explores past experiences of investigators alongside forensic and technological innovations. Paralleling the steps of the criminal investigation, the 9th edition has been extensively updated with new and revised material, a new chapter on investigating officer-involved shootings, and updated case studies and graphics.Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science, 9th Edition, is also available via Revel™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Michael D. Lyman is professor of criminal justice at Columbia College of Missouri, in Columbia, MO. In addition to being a teaching faculty member, he is the program coordinator of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program and the founder of the college’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science program. Before entering academia, he was a criminal investigator for state police organizations in Kansas and Oklahoma. He has taught thousands of law enforcement officers the proper police techniques and methods of professional criminal investigation. Dr. Lyman has authored eight textbooks in criminal justice dealing with areas such as criminal investigation, policing, organized crime, drug enforcement, and drug trafficking. Over the last 20 years, he has been called upon as an expert witness on about 450 occasions to review and evaluate criminal investigations and to testify in federal court proceedings nationwide as to the results of his evaluations and his opinions. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wichita State University and his PhD from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Textbooks such as this are an ongoing work in progress, and the author welcomes communication and correspondence about his work. Dr. Lyman can be contacted at Columbia College, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, MO 65216 or at mlyman@cougars.ccis.edu.
PART I: ESSENTIALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 1. Foundations and History of Criminal Investigation2. The Crime Scene: Identification and Collection of Evidence3. The Crime Scene: Field Notes, Documenting, and Reporting PART II: FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIVE PROCESSES 4. Identification of Criminal Suspects: Field and Laboratory Services5. Legal Issues in Criminal Investigation PART III: INFORMATION GATHERING 6. Interviews and Interrogations7. Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations8. Undercover Operations and Informant Management PART IV: CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS 9. Death Investigations10. Robbery11. Assault and Related Offenses12. Missing and Abducted Persons13. Crimes against Children: Child Abuse, Child Fatalities, and Exploitation PART V: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 14. Theft-Related Offenses15. Arson, Bombings, and Terrorism PART VI: SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS: DRUG TRAFFICKING, WHITE-COLLAR CRIME, AND POLICE SHOOTING INVESTIGATIONS 16. Special Investigations: Drug Trafficking and Gangs17. Special Investigations: White-Collar, Corporate, and Computer-Related Crimes18. Investigations of Officer-Involved Shootings PART VII: PROSECUTION 19. Preparation for Court Appendices A. Collection and Preservation of Physical EvidenceB. Cases
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