Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science - Tapa dura

Intended for use in lower-division college courses, this book contains 23 chapters which explain various types of crime and investigation techniques related to them. Keeping the different roles of the uniformed officer and the investigator separate, the author explores: crime scene documentation, se

This dynamic book presents crime detection as a fascinating field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available in todayUs field. The book is intended to meet the needs of both students and professors by presenting information in a logical flow--like the steps and considerations observed in an actual criminal investigation.