Criminal Investigation (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

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Product Description

With interest in criminal investigation at an all time high, the newest edition of this popular text is particularly useful. One of the most comprehensive reviews of the investigative process available, it covers the fascinating history and future implications of field. A thorough discussion of cutting-edge investigative methods and technology employed to combat emerging crimes prepares readers to enter the next generation of criminal investigation. Using detailed crime scene examples, it links specific investigative techniques and laboratory techniques that are most effective for each particular crime. Relevant websitesclose each chapter to guide readers to the wealth of Internet resources. Full discussion of methods and technology such as Low Copy DNA, the expanding federal DNA database (CODIS), ballistic fingerprinting, face recognition systems and biometrics.Features a variety of jobs such as a criminal profiler, ATF Special Agent, Gang Investigator, etc. to provide insight into individual job duties and case incidents. Complete exploration of narcotics and dangerous drug investigation. Includes detailed crime laboratory techniques. Links investigative techniques with all major types of property and violent crime. Covers emerging types of criminal activity such as consumer fraud, identity theft, computer crime, stalking, cyberstalking, hate crimes, and the latest drug crimes.  Serves as excellent resource for those currently in law enforcement.   

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Designed to develop an analytical understanding of crime detection and solution, this comprehensive book covers theoretical advances, the latest technical developments, and field-tested methods. The crucial field of criminalistics is thoroughly discussed and related to every phase of the investigation process. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (June 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131962078
• ISBN-13: 978-0131962071
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #418,689 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not the best out there, September 30, 2007

By	Acetaminophen "Relief" (here, now) - See all my reviews

It's pretty good for an intro to Criminal Justice class if you're taking the class in high school, but it's not that great for a college text. Some of the facts are misleading or are just plain wrong, and some of the opinions given go against what is actually done in the field.

On the otherhand, it does have a lot of pictures and there are some students who only get through the class b/c of the pictures. Then again, those are the students who grow up to be nobodies, so I would go for a book that has some pictures and is a little more insightful.

1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Criminal police, May 13, 2008

By	Anti criminal - See all my reviews

This review is from: Criminal Investigation (Hardcover)

You and your "Bear" character are both sickos. Why was this thug not prosecuted for assaulting people in the streets? People who were not even charged? This "Bear" is nothing but a violent criminal, judge, jury and executioner and you hold the sociopath up like some kind of hero. Dr. James N. Gilbert is it? What? Doctor of torture? Or Doctor of rationalization?