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Criminal Investigation - Hardcover

Swanson, Charles R.; Chamelin, Neil C.; Territo, Leonard

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9780070631366: Criminal Investigation

Synopsis

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION is recognized as being one of the most comprehensive books available in the market. It is widely used in undergraduate courses in Criminal Investigation, and also by Police Departments who purchase it for their officers to study when preparing for promotional examinations. The book features the latest investigative techniques and discussion of latest technology. New additions and revisions include a new section on crimes against children (Chapter 13), new material on larceny offenses (Chapter 16), and expanded sections on follow up investigation (Chapter 7) and recognition, control, and investigation of drug abuse (Chapter 21).

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About the Author

Charles R. "Mike" Swanson received his bachelor and master's degrees in criminology from Florida State University and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Georgia, where he is a faculty member in the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. His primary responsibilities include providing applied research, technical assistance, and training to Georgia units of state and local government. A former patrol officer and detective with the Tampa Police Department, he also served as Senior Police Planner and Acting Deputy Director of the Florida Governor's Law Enforcement Council. Mike has coauthored five books and is the author or coauthor of numerous monographs, articles, and conference papers.

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