Table Of ContentPART I: ESSENTIALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 1. Foundations and History of Criminal Investigation 2. The Crime Scene: Identification and Collection of Evidence 3. The Crime Scene: Field Notes, Documenting, and Reporting PART II: FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIVE PROCESSES 4. Identification of Criminal Suspects: Field and Laboratory Services 5. Legal Issues in Criminal Investigation PART III: INFORMATION GATHERING 6. Interviews and Interrogations 7. Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations 8. Undercover Operations and Informant Management PART IV: CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS 9. Death Investigations 10. Robbery 11. Assault and Related Offenses 12. Missing and Abducted Persons 13. Crimes against Children: Child Abuse, Child Fatalities, and Exploitation PART V: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 14. Theft-Related Offenses 15. Arson, Bombings, and Terrorism PART VI: SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS: DRUG TRAFFICKING, WHITE-COLLAR CRIME, AND POLICE SHOOTING INVESTIGATIONS 16. Special Investigations: Drug Trafficking and Gangs 17. Special Investigations: White-Collar, Corporate, and Computer-Related Crimes 18. Investigations of Officer-Involved Shootings PART VII: PROSECUTION 19. Preparation for Court Appendices A. Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence B. Cases
SynopsisFor introductory courses in criminal investigation. Blending theory and practice in criminal investigation Criminal 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 RevelTM, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience., For introductory courses in criminal investigation. Blending theory and practice in criminal investigation Criminal 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(TM) , an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience., For introductory courses in criminal investigation. Blending theory and practice in criminal investigation Criminal 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 RevelTM, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience., For introductory courses in criminal investigation. Blending theory and practice in criminal investigation Criminal 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(tm) , an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.