Criminal investigation / Wayne W. Bennett, Kären M. Hess.

CONTENTS
Section One: Introduction.

CHAPTER 1: Criminal Investigation: An Overview.
Introduction
Criminal Investigation Defined
Goals of Criminal Investigations
Basic Functions
Characteristics of an Effective Investigator
Etc.

Section Two: Basic Investigative Responsibilities.

CHAPTER 2: Investigative Photography and Crime Scene Sketching.
Investigative Photography: An Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages of Photographs
Basic Photographic Equipment
Training in Investigative Photography
Errors to Avoid
Etc.

CHAPTER 3: Investigative Notes and Reports.
Introduction
Field Notes
When to take Notes
What to Record
Where to Record Notes
How to take Notes
Characteristics of Effective Notes
Filing Notes
Using Notes in Court
Etc.

CHAPTER 4: Searches.
Introduction
Legal Searches and the Fourth Amendment
The Crime-Scene Search
Search Patterns
Building Searches
Trash or Garbage Can Searches
Vehicle Searches
Etc.

CHAPTER 5: Physical Evidence.
Introduction
Definitions
Investigative Equipment
Discovering, Recognizing and Examining Evidence
Collecting, Marking and Identifying Evidence
Packaging and Preserving Evidence
Transporting Evidence
Frequently Examined Evidence
Etc.

CHAPTER 6: Obtaining Information.
Introduction
Source of Information
Interviewing and Interrogating
The Interview
The Interrogation
Questioning Juveniles
Evaluating and Corroborating Information
Scientific Aids to Obtaining and Evaluating Information
Etc.
CHAPTER 7: Identifying and Arresting Suspects.
Introduction
Field Identification
Developing a Suspect
Locating Suspects
Identifying Suspects
Surveillances, Undercover Assignments and Raids
Surveillance
Undercover Assignments
Raids
Etc.

CHAPTER 8: Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court.
Introduction
Non prosecution
Closing a Case by Arrest and Prosecution
Preparing a Case for Prosecution
The Trial
Sequence of a Criminal Trial
Testifying Under Direct Examination
Strategies for Excelling as a Witness
Etc.

Section Three: Investigating Crimes Against Persons.

CHAPTER 9: Robbery.
Introduction
Robbery: An Overview
Classification
Elements of a Crime: Robbery
Special Challenges in Investigation
The Preliminary Investigation
Proving the Elements of the Offence
The Complete Investigation
Etc.

CHAPTER 10: Assault.
Introduction
Assault: An Overview
Classification
Summary
Checklist
Application

CHAPTER 11: Sex Offenses.
Introduction
Classification
Investigating Obscene Telephone Calls
Rape/Sexual Assault
Elements of the Crime of Rape
Sex Offence Terminology
Sex Offenders
Challenges to Investigation
The Police Response
Etc.

CHAPTER 12: Crimes Against Children.
Introduction
Classification
Terminology
The Effects of Child Abuse
Challenges to Investigation
The Initial Report
The Police Response
Interviewing Abused Children
Etc.

CHAPTER 13: Homicide.
Introduction
Classification
Elements of the Crime
Challenges in Investigation
Suicide
The Preliminary Investigation
Discovering and Identifying the Victim
Estimating the Time of Death
Etc.

Section Four: Investigating Crimes Against Property.

CHAPTER 14: Burglary.
Introduction
Burglary vs. Robbery
Classification
Elements of the Crime: Burglary
Establishing the Severity of the Burglary
Elements of the Crime: Possession of Burglary Tools
The Burglar
Etc.

CHAPTER 15: Larceny/Theft, Fraud, White-Collar and Environmental Crime.
Introduction
Larceny/Theft: An Overview
Elements of the Crime: Larceny/Theft
Found Property
The Preliminary Investigation
Types of Larceny/Theft
Etc.

CHAPTER 16: Motor Vehicle Theft.
Introduction
Motor Vehicle Identification
Classification of Motor Vehicle Theft
Elements of the Crime
Motor Vehicle Embezzlement
Interstate Transportation
The Preliminary Investigation
Insurance Fraud
Etc.

CHAPTER 17: Arson.
Introduction
Classification
Elements of the Crime: Arson
The Model Arson Law
The Arsonist
Police and Fire Department Cooperation
Other Sources of Assistance in Investigating Arson
Special Challenges in Investigation
Etc.

Section Five: Other Challenges To The Criminal Investigator.

CHAPTER 18: Computer Crime.
Introduction
The Scope of the Problem
Terminology and Classification
The Preliminary Investigation
Follow-Up Investigation
Evidence
Special Challenges in Investigation
Suspects
Etc.

CHAPTER 19: Organized Crime, Gang-Related Crime, Bias/Hate Crime and Ritualistic Crime.
Introduction
Organized Crime
Gang-Related Crime
Bias/Hate Crime
Ritualistic Crime
Etc.

CHAPTER 20: Drug Buyers and Sellers.
Introduction
Classification of Controlled Drugs
Investigating Illegal Possession or Use of Controlled Substances
In-Custody Deaths
Investigating Illegal Sale and Distribution of Controlled Substances
Clandestine Drug Laboratories
Etc.

Includes bibliographical references p. 522-523,Glossary p. 532-543 and index p.544-574.


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