Criminal Investigation

Swanson, Charles; Chamelin, Neil; Territo, Leonard; Taylor, Robert W

ISBN 10: 0078026571 / ISBN 13: 9780078026577

Published by McGraw-Hill Education, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Criminal Investigation

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis:

This new edition of  Swanson’s Criminal Investigation, 12e is widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime scenes, street gangs, and drugs. Case studies throughout the text emphasize the applied technique of criminal investigation. Graphs, charts, and compelling photographs found throughout the text depict the practical aspects of investigation and help to clarify difficult scientific concepts.

About the Author:

Charles R. "Mike" Swanson received his bachelor and master's degrees in criminology from Florida State University and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Georgia, where he is a faculty member in the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. His primary responsibilities include providing applied research, technical assistance, and training to Georgia units of state and local government. A former patrol officer and detective with the Tampa Police Department, he also served as Senior Police Planner and Acting Deputy Director of the Florida Governor's Law Enforcement Council. Mike has coauthored five books and is the author or coauthor of numerous monographs, articles, and conference papers.