Criminal Investigation - Hardcover

Gilbert, James N.

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ISBN 10: 0023429011 ISBN 13: 9780023429019

Publisher: Macmillan Coll Div, 1993

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For undergraduate level college introductory courses in Criminal Investigations.Designed to helps students develop an analytical understanding of the investigative process and its challenges in the 21st century, this text smoothly merges theoretical and proven practical aspects of crime detection and solution. It acquaints students with the subject in a natural, systematic manner-from the history of criminal investigations to future possibilities. Each commonly encountered crime is discussed in terms of current status, offender characteristics, and investigative techniques.

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Designed to develop an analytical understanding of crime detection and solution, this comprehensive book covers theoretical advances, the latest technical developments, and field-tested methods. The crucial field of criminalistics is thoroughly discussed and related to every phase of the investigation process.

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Comprehensive coverage of European and American historical origins of criminal investigation
Complete discussion of crime-specific investigative techniques for all major property and violent crimes
Detailed crime laboratory techniques
Newly-emerging crimes such as computer crimes, stalking, (including "cyberstalking"), gangs, and hate crimes
Exceptionally complete exploration of the investigation of narcotics and dangerous drugs
Thorough treatment of behavioral profiling
Glossary, key terms, charts and illustrations

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