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Interviewing and Interrogation for Law Enforcementby John E. Hess
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 23.95Easy-to-read and practical, this text uses a survey approach and numerous examples to illustrate interviewing skills and techniques. Using his years of experience as an instructor at the FBI Academy, the author dispels some of the mystery surrounding the interview process by sharing techniques and ideas that have been used successfully. The author has years of experience as an FBI academy instructor. Practical tips and examples throughout. more...
Financial Investigation and Forensic Accountingby George EA CFE PhD Manning
CRC Press 2005; US$ 109.95Written by an IRS agent with fifteen years of experience, this book offers a thorough examination of current methods and legal concerns for the detection and prosecution of economic crime. It guides the investigator through the process, from detection to indictment and conviction. more...
Inside The Mind Of A Killerby Jean-Francois Abgrall
Profile 2004; US$ 14.38True crime at its most potent: a riveting account of tracking down and convicting an evil serial killer by the detective who trapped him. "In the duel between a small-town cop and France's most dangerous serial killer, the advantage appeared heavily in favour of Francis Heaulme, the criminal known as the 'man from nowhere', who may have killed more than to 50 men, women and children. "Heaulme left few ordinary clues during a career of crime spread across the country. Faced with a master of ingenious alibis and innate resistance to interrogation, all his gendarmerie opponent could count on was instinct. This psychological hunt for a killer has echoes of Dostoevsky. "Heaulme never spoke murders. He referred to pepins... more...
Forensic Investigation Handbookby Michael Karagiozis
Charles C Thomas 2005; US$ 59.95The Forensic Investigation Handbook is one of the most comprehensive forensic science texts available today. It outlines the general principles of forensic science including an overview of the history of forensic science, an introduction to ballistics, crime scene investigation techniques as well as evidence gathering, processing and documentation procedures. The Forensic Investigation Handbook presents valuable information on advanced forensic topics as well. These areas include criminal profiling, fingerprints and DNA as identification, the forensic autopsy, pharmacology, toxicology, and biohazard risks for the forensic investigator. The handbook also provides the reader with information on the American criminal justice system and how it... more...
Fundamentals of Forensic Scienceby Max M. Houck; Jay A. Siegel
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 79.95Unlike other introductory textbooks on the topic, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e presents a complete look at the forensic sciences, emphasizing the biology, chemistry, and physical sciences that underpin forensic science. Over 40% of newly revised content, covering the principles that are central to forensic science. Discussing topics that are typically excluded from generalized discussions of ?criminalistics,? this book provides a depth and breadth of information that no other textbook contains. Written by two of the leading experts in forensic science today, Fundamentals of Forensic Science, 2e approaches the field from a truly unique and exciting perspective. Ranging from traditional topics such as crime scene investigation, spectroscopy,... more...
Criminal Profilingby Brent E. Turvey
Elsevier Science 2011; US$ 89.95Now in its fourth edition, Criminal Profiling is an established text centered on the deductive profiling method developed by the author. Deductive profiling is different from other forms of profiling in that it does not involve averaged, statistical profiles. Instead it focuses on criminal profiling as an investigative process, solving real crime through an honest understanding of the nature and behavior of criminals. It approaches each criminal incident as its own universe of behaviors and relationships. Throughout the text, the author illustrates the most crucial tenet that any good criminal profiler should adhere to: the enthusiastic desire to investigate and examine the facts. With 35% new content, this edition contains cases in each... more...
The Psychology of Interrogations and Confessionsby Gisli H. Gudjonsson
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 185.00This volume, a sequel to The Psychology of Interrogations, Confessions and Testimony which is widely acclaimed by both scientists and practitioners, brings the field completely up-to-date and focuses in particular on aspects of vulnerability, confabulation and false confessions. The is an unrivalled integration of scientific knowledge of the psychological processes and research relating to interrogation, with the practical investigative and legal issues that bear upon obtaining, and using in court, evidence from interrogations of suspects. * Accessible style which will appeal to academics, students and practitioners * Authoritative integration of theory, research, practical implications and vivid case illustration * Coverage of topical... more...
Policing Sexual Assaultby Jeanne Gregory; Sue Lees
Routledge 1999; US$ 57.95This book provides a detailed and uncompromising account of current police practices in the UK, in response to sexual assault. Includes chapters on domestic violence, male/female rape, police culture and harassment within the police force. more...
Use Of Statistics In Forensic Scienceby C. G. G. Aitken; D.A. Stoney
CRC Press 1991; US$ 159.95Describes ways of assessing forensic science evidence and the means of communicating the assessment to a court of law. The aim of this work is to ensure that the courts consider seriously the probability of the evidence of association, in more...
Forensic Examination of Explosionsby Alexander Beveridge
CRC Press 1998; US$ 189.95Drawing on the expertise of internationally renowned authors, this book gives comprehensive coverage of the physics and chemistry of explosions and explosives. It also covers all other aspects of forensic explosion investigation. more...









