Since the O. J. Simpson murder case in the mid-1990s and the many instances of DNA evidence ultimately releasing people convicted unjustly of crimes, there has been a fascination with not only "true crime" per se but many other aspects of criminal investigation--processing crime scenes, fingerprints, blood spatters, expert witnesses--and the list goes on. The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Criminal Investigation is the perfect entry point for anyone who has ever been fascinated by crime, criminals, and the ways they are investigated and studied. The book has the benefit of both a terrific writer and an expert who can offer wonderful insights into criminal investigation from his many years as a professional. And because the book covers methods of investigation other than the forensic sciences, it gives a better-rounded picture of the subject than competing titles.
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Alan Axelrod has written widely in the areas of trade reference, popular history, biography, and business. He is the author or co-author of eight previous Complete Idiot's Guides(R) and is the co-author of Cops, Crooks, and Criminologists: A Biographical Dictionary of Law Enforcement. He has served as consultant to numerous museums and cultural institutions, television documentaries, and is historical consultant for The Discovery Channel. Guy Antinozzi is a practicing law enforcement professional. Trained as a lawyer (J.D., Emory University), he is special investigator in the Solicitor General's Office of Dekalb County, in metro Atlanta. His office processes about 16,000 investigations every year. A veteran police officer and criminal investigator, he also teaches in the field.
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The finest and clearest guide to criminal investigation,
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Criminal Investigation (Paperback)
I spend a great deal of time involved with detailed investigations as an amateur. This book offers a perfect summary of the neccesary steps involved in basic investigation. As the name suggests, any idiot could follow the clear and precise instruction in this book, but it belies the fact that this book is certainly not for idiots. This book is perfect for anyone looking to form a working knowledge of Criminal Investigation. The author's knowledge of the subject is evident on every page. If you are interested in an orietation to this field, I urge you to buy this book.
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Excellent Reference,
By Jason Cheek (Dahlonega, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Criminal Investigation (Paperback)
This is an excellent book for an experienced officer as a reference or a simple layman wishing to understand investigations, which can be a complex matter for the untrained person. This clarifies anything that anyone would ever wonder or ask about investigations, and I would recommend it to anyone for personal enrichment or professional reference.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Criminal Investigation,
By Sonya Qualls (Dahlonega, GA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Criminal Investigation (Paperback)
Great book, very well written. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the field of criminal justice. The book is very informative, yet easy to understand. I think it would make a good book for reference or a good book for course instruction. I will recommend it to anyone who wants information regarding the execution of a criminal investigation.
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Talking the Talk, New York, Sworn Statement, United States, Metropolitan Police, The Least You Need, New Right, Scotland Yard, Sodium Pentothal, Bureau of Investigation, World War, Bertillon System, Jack the Ripper, Barney Hill, Bow Street Runners, Sherlock Holmes, Supreme Court, Left Realism, Mad Bomber, American Dream, Boston Strangler, Left Realists, Los Angeles, Cesare Lombroso, Edgar Hoover New!
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