Introduction to Investigations [Paperback]

John S. Dempsey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2002 | ISBN-10: 053457646X | ISBN-13: 978-0534576462 | Edition: 2

INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATIONS, Second Edition is a basic introductory text for college students who are interested in learning who investigators are, what they do, and how they do it. Dempsey has designed a text that gives students a general overview of investigations so they can understand why and how investigations are conducted. This text also introduces students to what types of jobs are available in the investigating industry and what skills are needed to obtain these jobs.

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About the Author

John S. Dempsey was a member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for 24 years. He served in the ranks of police officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. His primary assignments were patrol and investigations. He received seven citations from the Department for meritorious and excellent police duty. After retiring from the NYPD, Mr. Dempsey served until 2003 as Professor of Criminal Justice at Suffolk County Community College where he won the college's prestigious "Who Made a Difference Award" for his teaching and work with students. Currently, Mr. Dempsey serves at the State University of New York – Empire College, where he teaches criminal justice and public administration courses and mentors ranking members of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. He is also the author of INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATIONS, Second Edition. (Wadsworth, 2003). Mr. Dempsey is married with four children and three grandchildren.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (October 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053457646X
• ISBN-13: 978-0534576462
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading, August 9, 2010

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I read this book for a course I was taking. It was well written and logically put together. I would suggest it for every new investigator as well as a review for the not so new investigator.

5.0 out of 5 stars In fine condition., April 8, 2010

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The book was exactly what they said it was as far as condition and I was very pleased with my purchase.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, October 18, 2010

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I am at the end of my undergraduates studies, my major is criminal justice and I have yet to receive the book I REALLY NEEDED. I have never had this problem with online purchases. It is funny how at first I was hesitate on purchasing online, now this has definitely ruined my orders trust. Not to mention the cost of the text, money I really do not have to just let go like that. However, because others have provided me with the products I have ordered and did so in a timely fashion I will not let one company or individual ruin it for many others.

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