Criminal Investigation
Steven G. Brandl
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Sozialwissenschaften, Recht, Wirtschaft / Sozialwissenschaften allgemein
Beschreibung
<div><strong>Criminal Investigation, Fourth Edition, </strong>offers a comprehensive and engaging examination of criminal investigation and the vital role criminal evidence plays in the process. The text focuses on the five critical areas essential to understanding criminal investigations: background and contextual issues, criminal evidence, legal procedures, evidence collection procedures, and forensic science. In this new edition, esteemed author Steven G. Brandl goes beyond a simple how-to on investigative procedures and analyzes modern research and actual investigative cases to demonstrate their importance in the real world of criminal justice.<br /><strong><br />New to the Fourth Edition:</strong></div><ul><li><strong>New and updated statistical information, research findings, investigative procedures, and legal cases </strong>ensure you are learning about the most current research in the field. </li><li><strong>Several new “From the Case File” chapter introductions and 25 new in-chapter “Case-in-Point” investigative case examples</strong> make it easier for you to connect the content to the real world. </li><li><strong>More than 75 new photos,</strong> most of which are case photos from actual investigations, illustrate key concepts to help keep you engaged with the content. </li><li><strong>New material on documenting evidence via reports </strong>provides examples of well-written police reports to help you build better writing skills. </li><li><strong>New material on social media and evidence from electronic digital devices </strong>discusses how to use new technology as a source of information. </li><li><strong>A stronger focus on terrorism and the use of technology in investigations </strong>encourages you to discuss and critically analyze the future of criminal investigations.</li><li>New sections titled <strong>“Mental Mistakes in Criminal Investigations,” “Perspectives on the Criminal Investigation Process,”</strong> and<strong> “Qualities and Characteristics of Investigators” </strong>offer you tips and advice for conducting successful investigations. </li><li><strong>New material on touch DNA </strong>helps you see the benefits and limitations of scientific evidence gathered from a crime scene.</li></ul>