Criminal Investigation (with InfoTrac)

by Bennett, Wayne W.; Hess, Kären M.

• ISBN13: 9780534576547
• ISBN10: 0534576540
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-07-25
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This book is a hand reference that covers both private and public investigations as well as the practice and application of criminal investigations. It provides readers with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. The sixth edition stresses professionalism and modern investigation tools as it covers established investigation policies, procedures, and techniques for the law enforcement officer. Recent court cases and investigations integrated throughout the text update the reader on significant happenings throughout the world.
-- Discussion of the use of digital cameras in investigative photography
-- Includes latest developments in DNA profiling
-- Coverage of the advances in fingerprinting technologies
-- Discussion of the use of government web sites in posting identities of sex offenders
-- Includes more photos from real-life cases

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