Charles and Gregory OaHaraas Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation has served as the aBiblea of criminal investigation for many years. The author of this new edition has prepared this text for a new generation of criminal investigators in such a way that they will learn what is meant by a complete investigation and acquaint themselves with the proofs of the most important crimes. In addition, they will become familiar with the employment of technical methods and services that are available. The tools of the investigator are referred to as the three aIas, a namely, aInformation, a aInterrogation, a and aInstru-mentation.a In view of this factor, the technological advancements in forensic science, practices of criminalistics, computerization, electronic databases, and the Internet are presented, including the time honored methods of collecting information that are still effective and utilized. Among the changes in this new edition include crime analysis, criminal profiling, theories of investigation, ethics of investigation, the aCSIa effect, cold case investigation, digital photography, computer crime and digital crime scenes, and the Internet as an investigative tool. The book presents an overview of criminal investigation, the investigative notebook and report, crime scene procedures and physical evidence, obtaining information through surveillance and informants, selected property offenses, violent crimes, drugs and gangs, and the investigator in court. The aAdditional Readinga sections, at the end of each chapter and the glossary of useful criminal investigation terms have been updated. The presentation of material in this book is directed to the beginning student of investigation, but experienced investigators and supervisors will find this text an excellent resource.Was the stove well insulated? When was it last cleaned? Where were ashes placed? ac Check for changes in building while occupied by present tenant, such as partitions, electric wiring, stoves, etc. ac Was any electric wiring exposed? What wasanbsp;...
Title | : | O'HARA'S FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION |
Author | : | DeVere D. Woods |
Publisher | : | Charles C Thomas Publisher - 2013-02-01 |
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