The Process of Investigation, Second Edition [Hardcover]

Charles A. Sennewald CPP (Author), John Tsukayama CPP CFE PCI (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750673990 | ISBN-13: 978-0750673990 | Publication Date: June 19, 2001 | Edition: 2

The Process of Investigations is co-authored by professionals with broad experience in both private and public sector investigations spanning five decades. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors have updated and revised all chapters, targeting corporate executives, shoplifters, organized burglary rings, warehouse thieves, cashiers, workplace drug dealers, and corrupt public officials.

Written for both the student and professional alike, this book compares and contrasts public and private sector enforcers, pinpoints the unique problems facing the investigator in a private agency, and provides updated case studies that illustrate the theories and techniques discussed.

* Practical, timely, and incisive information that can be put to use in real situations
* Two new added chapters on Imagery and Computers
* Easily understood style clearly defines the private sector as an individual investigative arm

Editorial Reviews

Review

...the security and investigative worlds will welcome this long awaited second edition. Tailored to the needs of professional investigators, this book nonetheless applies equally to those new to investigations or those lacking practical experience. All three classes of readers will find a gold mine of useful information and advice. At almost 350 pages, the book is packed with actionable information - Security Management

This popular book is an ideal reference tool for computer crime investigator, internal auditors, computer security specialists, lawyers, judges and any one who deals with computer evidence issues and computer related investigations. - New Technologies, Inc.

About the Author

Charles "Chuck" Sennewald is an independent security management consultant and former Director of Security at The Broadway Department Stores, a major division of Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc. He is also the author of numerous security industry books, including Butterworth-Heinemann titles: The Process of Investigation, Shoplifting, Security Consulting, and Effective Security Management. Mr. Sennewald is the founder and first president of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) and a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).

John K. Tsukayama, CPP, CFE, PCI, Executive Vice President of Safeguard Services, Inc., started his investigative career in 1982 as a Revenue Officer with the IRS in San Francisco. He has since led thousand of investigations involving employee theft, embezzlement, workplace drug use, and sales, as well as kickbacks, fraud, and corruption perpetrated against business, charity, and government. Mr. Tsukayama holds the Walker Award from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners for having the national high score in the Association's 1991 certification examinations. He is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (June 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750673990
• ISBN-13: 978-0750673990
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,464,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction and reference text, March 10, 2004

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This review is from: The Process of Investigation, Second Edition (Hardcover)

I purchased this book as a study guide for my private investigator's licensing test. The text was very complete in the topics covered and contained excellent examples with real world applications. I easily passed my licensing exam with the knowledge gained from this book. Thank you!