Criminal Investigation, Second Edition: Law and Practice [Paperback]

Michael F. Brown Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750673524 | ISBN-13: 978-0750673525 | Publication Date: April 10, 2001 | Edition: 2

This textbook provides students and law enforcement officers with the fundamentals of the criminal investigation process, from arrival on the scene to trial procedures. Written in a clear and simple style, Criminal Investigation: Law and Practice surpasses traditional texts by presenting a unique combination of legal, technical, and procedural aspects of the criminal investigation. The hands-on approach taken by the author helps to increase the learning experience.

Criminal Investigation: Law and Practice, Second Edition, has been written to provide future law enforcement officers with a basic understanding of the investigative process. It merges two areas that are crucial to the successful completion of an investigation: the law, both criminal and procedural, and criminal investigative techniques. It is writen to provide the student investigator with the information needed to complete and investigation that can result in a successful prosecution.

- comprehensive coverage of the criminal investigation, from arrival on the scene to trial procedures

-unique combination of legal, technical, and procedural aspects of criminal investigation

-many updated cases, many personally experienced by the author.

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This textbook provides students and law enforcement officers with the fundamentals of the criminal investigation process, from arrival on the scene to trial procedures. Written in a clear and simple style, Criminal Investigation: Law and Practice surpasses traditional texts by presenting a unique combination of lega, technical, and procedural aspects of the criminal investigation. The hands-on approach taken by the author helps to increase the learning experience.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (April 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750673524
• ISBN-13: 978-0750673525
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Pleased!, September 28, 2007

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Tifani Lampkin "CJ/AJ Studentista" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Criminal Investigation, Second Edition: Law and Practice (Paperback)

I received the Criminal Investigations book for $45. I assumed because the book sold on my campus for $85, that the $45 book would be in used condition. To my surprise when I opened the box, it was brand spanking new! Never opened and not a scratch in or on it.

I am using the book for a intro to criminal investigation course. The book breaks down every single detail from what is a criminal investigation to criminal investigations in the 21st century, and everything in between. Its the perfect book for a person new to the area of criminal justice or administration of justice. It gets into detail on each area, but its not too much to where the reader loosed interest. Perfect size and weight to carry in a tote or backpack!

Great Job Michael F. Brown

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Piece of Work!!!..., April 18, 2006

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J Jenson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Criminal Investigation, Second Edition: Law and Practice (Paperback)

This book is required reading for our departments' promotional exam to Corporal/Detective. Of the many such books I've read, this text is by far the most practical. It lays out the solid and (I think) timeless tools and techniques of basic investigative skills. This book is much easier to read than others in the category, and the author backs up his theory with case law.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book by great professor, January 8, 2004

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Marianne Ring (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Criminal Investigation, Second Edition: Law and Practice (Paperback)

I was fortunate to have Dr. Brown as an instructor and advisor. His intelligence and no-nonsense attitude come through in his writing. This fascinating topic is explained by a seasoned homicide veteran and scholar, and unlike many other text books, this one is worth reading.