Criminal Investigation Basic Perspectives
by Weston, Paul B., deceased; Lushbaugh, Charles A.Edition: 11th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-02-25
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
This well-established text brings together the authorsrs" more than 50 years of investigation experience and focuses on the fundamentals of inquiry and each element of investigation. The text reflects the most recent investigative techniques and technology and features real-life case studies to help students develop their ability to analyze, evaluate, and reason. Its approach is concise and manageable and this edition includes a new chapter on rules of evidence, a new chapter on terrorism, new case studies and new review questions to reinforce each concept.
Table of Contents
| The Initial Investigation | |
| The Initial Investigation | |
| Direct and Circumstantial Evidence | |
| Rules of Evidence | |
| Recording the Crime Scene | |
| Laboratory and Technical Services | |
| Basic Investigative Leads and Informants | |
| Major Investigative Techniques | |
| Interviewing and the Detection of Deception | |
| Interrogation Process | |
| Arresting the Accused Person | |
| Investigating Major Crimes | |
| Crimes of Violence | |
| Sexual assaults | |
| Robbery | |
| Arson, Bombing and Hate Crimes | |
| Property Crimes | |
| Dangerous Drugs | |
| Special Investigations | |
| Terrorism | |
| The Investigator as a Witness and Ethical Awareness | |
| Case Briefs | |
| Federal Controlled Substances | |
| Identity Theft: What to do if it happens to you | |
| Answers to chapter review questions | |
| Glossary | |
| Selected Bibliography | |
| Index | |
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