Understanding Criminal Investigation.
Title:
Understanding Criminal Investigation.
Author:
Tong, Stephen.
ISBN:
9780470682371
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (295 pages)
Series:
Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law Ser. ; v.49
Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law Ser.
Contents:
Understanding Criminal Investigation -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- About the Authors -- Series Preface -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction: A Brief History of Crime Investigation -- 2 Theories of Criminal Investigation -- 3 Forms of Reasoning and the Analysis of Intelligence in Criminal Investigation -- 4 Offender Profiling -- 5 Eyewitness Evidence -- 6 Investigative Interviewing -- 7 Assessing Performance: Quantity or Quality? -- 8 Criminal Investigation in Context -- 9 Professionalising Investigation -- 10 Conclusion: Future Challenges in Criminal Investigation -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations Provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigation Outlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operate Illustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigation Places clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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