Criminal Investigation [Hardcover]

Charles Swanson (Author), Neil Chamelin (Author), Leonard Territo (Author), Robert W. Taylor (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0073212784 | ISBN-13: 978-0073212784 | Publication Date: 2006 | Edition: 9

An important contribution to the law enforcement field at every level

Criminal Investigation is recognized as the most accurate, comprehensive, and practical book in its field. This updated edition examines the latest investigative methods and technologies with new information on white-collar crime, drugs, terrorism, and homeland security.The simulation CD contains interactive modules covering the investigative process.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Charles R. Swanson is a faculty member at the University of Georgia.

Neil C. Chamelin is an assistant state attorney with the Second Judicial Court.

Leonard Territo is with the University of South Florida–Tampa.

Robert W.Taylor is a department chair with the University of North Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 812 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; 9 edition (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073212784
• ISBN-13: 978-0073212784
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #498,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading for the Police Investigators, May 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Criminal Investigation (Hardcover)

This book is on the reading list for Massachusetts Civil Service Promotional Exams. I found it to be fascinating, as did most of my colleagues. You name the crime, and this book will show you step by step how to find the evidence, and how to properly handle it when you do find it. Full of diagrams and illustrations to make every concept crystal clear and graphic photos of some heinous crime scenes.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best in a long line of boring criminal justice books!!!, August 10, 2000

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"cvb37" (Pacifica, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Criminal Investigation (Hardcover)

This book is by far one of the best of the criminal justice books that I have ever read. If it wasn't required reading for my Criminal Investigations class, I just might have picked it up and read it on my own. This book is one of the most interesting and easy to read books that has ever been required reading. The photography in the text helps with the topics in the reading much more than in any other books I've read. Though a bit gruesome, the photos are of great quality and only help the book that much more.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Reference, July 27, 2000

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Navyvet "navyvet" (Griswold, Connecticut United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Criminal Investigation (Hardcover)

I initially purchased this book as required reading for a Police Sergeant promotional exam but, I realized that it was the most informative text on investigations that I have read to date. The text is very well written and most of the material is applicable in any jurisdiction. The book includes a good number of illustrations and photos and I'm positive that I'll be referring back to this book throughout my career as a police officer.