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This text covers investigation policies, procedures, and techniques essential to both public and private law enforcement, integrating recent court cases and investigations. Bennett, a former chief of police, and Hess (Normandale Community College) discuss various investigative responsibilities such as writing reports, searching crime scenes, and arresting suspects, and illustrate how these responsibilities are carried out in specific types of investigations. The eighth edition adds a chapter on terrorism and homeland security. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This text stresses the practical procedures, techniques, and applications of private and public investigations to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. It seamlessly integrates coverage of modern investigative tools alongside discussion of established investigation policies, procedures, and techniques for the law enforcement officer. The 8th Edition features updated, enhanced coverage of such important topics as terrorism and homeland security, cybercrime, forensics and physical evidence, federal law enforcement investigations, report writing, crimes against children, photography and sketching, preparing and presenting cases in court, and identity theft.
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