Criminal Investigation, 10th ed., Charles R. Swanson, Neil C. Chamelin, Leonard Territo, Robert W. Taylor, 2008

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.

CONTENTS:
* Part 1 Introduction to Investigation

  • Chapter 1: The Evolution of Criminal Investigation and Criminalistics
  • Chapter 2: Legal Aspects of Investigation

    * Part 2 The Investigative Process

  • Chapter 3: Investigators, the Investigative Process, and the Crime Scene
  • Chapter 4: Physical Evidence
  • Chapter 5: Interviewing and Interrogation
  • Chapter 6: Field Notes and Reporting
  • Chapter 7: Follow-Up Investigation
  • Chapter 8: The Crime Laboratory

    * Part 3 Crimes Against Persons

  • Chapter 9: Injury and Death Investigation
  • Chapter 10: Sex-Related Offenses
  • Chapter 11: Crimes Against Children
  • Chapter 12: Robbery

    * Part 4 Crimes Against Property

  • Chapter 13: Burglary
  • Chapter 14: White-Collar Crime and Larceny
  • Chapter 15: Vehicle Thefts and Related Offenses
  • Chapter 16: Computer Crime
  • Chapter 17: Agricultural, Wildlife, and Environmental Crimes
  • Chapter 18: Arson and Explosives

    * Part 5 Drugs, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

  • Chapter 19: Recognition, Control, and Investigation of Drug Abuse
  • Chapter 20: Terrorism

    * Part 6 Conclusion

  • Chapter 21: The Trial Process and the Investigator as a Witness

    8 1/2" x 11", 765 pages, black & white photos and charts, hardcover, ISBN: 978-0-0734-0153-9, BC8924 / $124.69

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