Introduction to Investigations (Paperback)

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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.

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)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #619,708 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)