Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science, 9th edition

Michael D. Lyman

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Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science blends the theory and practice of criminal investigation. It's a clear, thorough examination of the fundamentals of criminal investigation and forensic science, as practiced in the US. Written by nationally recognized criminal investigation expert Michael Lyman, this text parallels the steps of the criminal investigation to give you a well-rounded understanding of the work of the investigator. It also unpacks forensic and technological innovations.

The 9th Edition has been extensively updated with new and revised material and updated case studies and graphics. A new chapter, Investigation of Officer-Involved Shootings, provides a timely overview of an ongoing challenge: investigating officer-involved shootings.

ISBN-13: 9780137496204

Subject: Criminal Justice

Category: Criminal Investigation

PART I: ESSENTIALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
1. Foundations and History of Criminal Investigation
2. The Crime Scene: Identification and Collection of Evidence
3. The Crime Scene: Field Notes, Documenting, and Reporting

PART II: FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIVE PROCESSES
4. Identification of Criminal Suspects: Field and Laboratory Services
5. Legal Issues in Criminal Investigation

PART III: INFORMATION GATHERING
6. Interviews and Interrogations
7. Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations
8. Undercover Operations and Informant Management

PART IV: CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
9. Death Investigations
10. Robbery
11. Assault and Related Offenses
12. Missing and Abducted Persons
13. Crimes against Children: Child Abuse, Child Fatalities, and Exploitation

PART V: CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
14. Theft-Related Offenses
15. Arson, Bombings, and Terrorism

PART VI: SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS: DRUG TRAFFICKING, WHITE-COLLAR CRIME, AND POLICE SHOOTING INVESTIGATIONS
16. Special Investigations: Drug Trafficking and Gangs
17. Special Investigations: White-Collar, Corporate, and Computer-Related Crimes
18. Investigations of Officer-Involved Shootings

PART VII: PROSECUTION
19. Preparation for Court

Appendices
A. Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence
B. Cases