Full Description
For Criminal Investigation courses. A hands-on text designed to enhance students' understanding of basic criminal investigations, Criminal Investigation uses real life scenarios that are geared toward the practical application of investigative tools, concepts and protocols. The text invites students to play the role of the investigator or officer by challenging them to make reality-based decisions as if they were on the scene. The methods used in the text are based on well-founded adult learning principles that help students retain relevant concepts and practices. Extensively field tested in both academy and academic settings over the past 10 years.
Contents
(NOTECrossword Puzzle.) 1. Preliminary and Follow-Up Investigation Procedures. 2. Crime Scene Search Procedures. 3. Crime Scene Drawing and Diagramming. 4. Crime Scene Photography Techniques. 5. Lifting Latent Prints and Fingerprinting. 6. Evidence Handling Procedures and Chain of Custody Concepts. 7. Crimes against Property Preliminary Investigation of Archaeological Sites and Artifacts. 8. Death Investigations. 9. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Procedures. 10. Crimes against Persons Preliminary Investigation. 11. Surveillance Techniques and Development of Information Sources. 12. Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs, and Vice Crimes. 13. Bombs/Explosive Violations Organized Crime Familiarization and Terrorists.
