Book Description:
Explore “Criminal Investigation” by Ronald F. Becker, a definitive guide for law enforcement and private investigators on evidence collection, interviewing techniques, and solving specific crimes, including digital forensics. Essential reading for professionals aiming to enhance their investigative expertise.
Criminal Investigation
Author: Ronald F. Becker
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 978-1259867941
Language: English
Criminal Investigation: A Field Guide for Law Enforcement, Private Investigators, and Attorneys offers a comprehensive, practical overview of techniques vital for effective crime solving. Written by Ronald F. Becker, a seasoned investigator with over 25 years of experience, this book serves as an indispensable resource aimed at law enforcement professionals, private investigators, and attorneys.
The guide is structured into three distinct parts, each addressing critical aspects of criminal investigations:
- The basics of criminal investigation, focusing on evidence collection, witness interviews, and report writing.
- Detailed approaches to investigating specific crime types such as murder, assault, robbery, theft, and fraud.
- Advanced topics including computer crime, forensic investigations, and the nuances of interviewing children.
With its clear, insightful content, Criminal Investigation: A Field Guide for Law Enforcement, Private Investigators, and Attorneys is essential for practitioners seeking to improve their investigative skills and knowledge.