Criminal Investigation: Basic Perspectives (13th Edition)
Drawing upon over 50 years of professional experience, Criminal Investigation: Basic Perspectives provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the investigative process. Authors Charles A. Lushbaugh and Paul B. Weston guide readers through every stage of an inquiry, from the initial preliminary investigation to the final preparation of a case for prosecutorial review. This text focuses on the fundamentals of inquiry and each specific element of investigation, ensuring a solid foundation for students and practitioners alike.
Concise and well-organized, the Thirteenth Edition exposes readers to the most recent investigative techniques and features real-life case studies to help develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and reason through complex scenarios. A significant emphasis is placed on ethical awareness, helping students gain a deep understanding of the necessity for honesty and fidelity in effective criminal investigations.
This edition includes numerous pedagogical aids to assist the learning process, as well as updated content on contemporary investigative challenges. Key additions include segments on utilizing cell phones, social networking, and video cameras as investigative leads, as well as specialized coverage of cold case investigations, home invasions, drug house robberies, and organized retail theft. It also addresses financial investigative responses to organized crime and provides the latest updates on terrorist activities.
Book Details and Metadata:
- Title: Criminal Investigation: Basic Perspectives
- Author: Charles A. Lushbaugh, Paul B. Weston
- Edition: 13th Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: February 20, 2015
- ISBN-10: 0133514404
- ISBN-13: 978-0133514407
- Language: English