Product Description

An important contribution to the law enforcement field at every level

Criminal Investigation is recognized as the most accurate, comprehensive, and practical book in its field. This updated edition examines the latest investigative methods and technologies with new information on white-collar crime, drugs, terrorism, and homeland security.The simulation CD contains interactive modules covering the investigative process.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #396966 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 800 pages

About the Author

Charles R. Swanson is a faculty member at the University of Georgia.

Neil C. Chamelin is an assistant state attorney with the Second Judicial Court.

Leonard Territo is with the University of South Florida–Tampa.

Robert W.Taylor is a department chair with the University of North Texas.

Customer Reviews

Required Reading for the Police Investigators
This book is on the reading list for Massachusetts Civil Service Promotional Exams. I found it to be fascinating, as did most of my colleagues. You name the crime, and this book will show you step by step how to find the evidence, and how to properly handle it when you do find it. Full of diagrams and illustrations to make every concept crystal clear and graphic photos of some heinous crime scenes.

The best in a long line of boring criminal justice books!!!
This book is by far one of the best of the criminal justice books that I have ever read. If it wasn't required reading for my Criminal Investigations class, I just might have picked it up and read it on my own. This book is one of the most interesting and easy to read books that has ever been required reading. The photography in the text helps with the topics in the reading much more than in any other books I've read. Though a bit gruesome, the photos are of great quality and only help the book that much more.

An Excellent Reference
I initially purchased this book as required reading for a Police Sergeant promotional exam but, I realized that it was the most informative text on investigations that I have read to date. The text is very well written and most of the material is applicable in any jurisdiction. The book includes a good number of illustrations and photos and I'm positive that I'll be referring back to this book throughout my career as a police officer.