Hess, Kären M. : Normandale Community College

Bennett, Wayne W. :

Wayne W. Bennett retired Chief of Police (Boulder City, NV, retired Director of Police)

This text stresses the practical procedures, techniques, and applications of private and public investigations to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. The Sixth Edition emphasizes professionalism and integrates coverage of modern investigation tools as it presents established investigation policies, procedures, and techniques for the law enforcement officer. Recent court cases; coverage of the latest investigative techniques and technology; and new material on topics such as domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse enhance the text's practical and applied approach.

SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION.

1. Criminal Investigation: An Overview.

SECTION TWO: BASIC INVESTIGATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES.

2. Investigative Photography and Crime Scene Sketching.
3. Investigative Notes and Reports.
4. Searches.
5. Physical Evidence.
6. Obtaining Information.
7. Identifying and Arresting Suspects.
8. Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court.

SECTION THREE: INVESTIGATING CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS.

9. Robbery.
10. Assault.
11. Sex Offenses.
12. Crimes Against Children.
13. Homicide.

SECTION FOUR: INVESTIGATING CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY.

14. Burglary.
15. Larceny/Theft, Fraud, White-Collar and Environmental Crime.
16. Motor Vehicle Theft.
17. Arson.

SECTION FIVE: OTHER CHALLENGES TO THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR.

18. Computer Crime.
19. Organized Crime, Gang-Related Crime, Bias/Hate Crime and Ritualistic Crime.
20. Drug Buyers and Sellers.

APPENDIXES.

A. Death Scene Checklist.
B. Associations That Provide Support in Investigating Computer-Related Crimes.
C. Sample Form for Reporting Bias Crimes.

GLOSSARY.
AUTHOR INDEX.
SUBJECT INDEX.