Criminal investigation : basic perspectives

Lushbaugh, Charles. (Author).

Item details

ISBN: 9780135110515 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0135110513 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 339 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Edition: 12th ed.
Publisher: Boston : Prentice Hall, c2012.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The initial investigation -- Evolution of policing and investigation -- Rules of evidence and arrest -- The crime scene -- Circumstantial evidence -- Laboratory and technical services -- Basic investigative leads and informants -- Interviewing and interrogation -- Investigating major crimes -- Crimes of violence -- Sexual assaults -- Robbery -- Arson, bombing, and hate crimes -- Property crimes -- Dangerous drugs -- Special investigations -- Terrorism -- The investigator as a witness and ethical awareness.