Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science - Hardcover

Michael D. Lyman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131519298 ISBN 13: 9780131519299

Publisher: Regents/Prentice Hall, 1993

Synopsis

This dynamic book presents crime detection as a fascinating field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available in todayUs field. The book is intended to meet the needs of both students and professors by presenting information in a logical flow—like the steps and considerations observed in an actual criminal investigation.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of criminal investigation, including documentation, suspect identification, and report writing. The book provides the latest techniques in crime detection, criminal apprehension and prosecution, collection and use of evidence and information, and detailed coverage of specific crimes.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: Lyman presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of criminal investigation, including documentation, suspect identification, and report writing. Key Topics: Provides the latest techniques in crime detection, criminal apprehension and prosecution, collection and use of evidence and information, and detailed coverage of specific crimes. Market: For investigators and responding officers at crime scenes.

About this edition

• Publisher: Regents/Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0131519298
• ISBN 13: 9780131519299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 523