Brown, Michael F. : South Missouri State University
Summary
This textbook provides students and law enforcement officers with the fundamentals of the criminal investigation
process, from arrival on the scene to trial procedures. Written in a clear and simple style, Criminal Investigation:
Law and Practice surpasses traditional texts by presenting a unique combination of lega, technical, and procedural
aspects of the criminal investigation. The hands-on approach taken by the author helps to increase the learning
experience.
This textbook provides students and law enforcement officers with the fundamentals of the criminal investigation
process, from arrival on the scene to trial procedures. Written in a clear and simple style, Criminal Investigation:
Law and Practice surpasses traditional texts by presenting a unique combination of lega, technical, and procedural
aspects of the criminal investigation. The hands-on approach taken by the author helps to increase the learning
experience.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Criminal Investigation
The Investigator and the Law
Managing Criminal Investigations and the Intelligence Function
Collection and Preservation of Evidence
Investigative Leads
Interviewing
Interrogation of Suspects
Crimes of Violence: Assaults, Injury, and Death Investigation
Sex Offences Robbery, Burglary, and Stealing Investigation
Arson and Bomb Investigation Drug Investigations
Fugitive Investigation, Case Preparation and Presentation of Evidence
Criminal Investigations in the 20th Century
