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Introducing forensic and criminal investigation*

ISBN: 9780857027528

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Fecha de Edición 01/12/2011
Plazo de entrega

24 h

Número de Edición

1

Idioma

Inglés

Formato

Libro

Páginas

222

Lugar de edición

REINO UNIDO

Encuadernación

Rústica

Editorial

SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.

Introducing forensic and criminal investigation

This book is a lucid and practical guide to understanding the core skills and issues involved in the criminal investigation process. Guiding students through a mock criminal investigation, each chapter introduces a layer of the crime scene and an investigative activity to allow students to develop a true comprehension of how forensic and criminal investigation takes place.

Drawing on multiple disciplines and perspectives, the book promotes a critical awareness and practical comprehension of the intersections between criminology, criminal investigation, and forensic science and uses active learning strategies to help students build their knowledge and ensure that the veracity of evidence and decision making is made clear.

The book is organised around the three key strategic phases in a criminal investigation: Instigation and Initial Response; The Investigation and Case Management, and each strategic phase of the investigative process is discussed to ensure the processes and responsibilities are relayed in a logical and practical structure. Alongside this practical approach theoretical perspectives and academic research are laid bare for students.

Targeted at undergraduate students studying forensic and criminal investigation on criminology and policing course, this book is the perfect balance of practical and theoretical learning.

1. Introduction

2. A brief history of criminal investigation

3. Criminal investigation and victims

4. Initial response and crime scene lockdown

5. Crime scene examiners

6. Investigative strategy

7. Forensic science specialisms: palynology, entomology and DNA

8. Electronic and passive data

9. Suspect prioritisation, behavioural analysis and profiling

10. Interviewing victims and witnesses

11. Suspect interviews

12. Case files

13. Case reviews

Jane Monckton-Smith is a Senipr Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Gloucestershire.

Tony Adams is a former Detective Superintendent and the former Head of a Major Crime Investigation Department.

Professor Adam Hart is a biologist and Reader in Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire.

Julia Webb is a Sénior Lecturer and technician at the University of Gloucestershire.