Beschreibung:
This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations Provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigation Outlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operate Illustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigation Places clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation
This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations* Provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigation* Outlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operate* Illustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigation* Places clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation
List of Figures and Tables viiList of Abbreviations ixAbout the Authors xiSeries Preface xiiiPreface xviiAcknowledgements xix1 Introduction: A Brief History of Crime Investigation 1Stephen Tong2 Theories of Criminal Investigation 13Robin P. Bryant3 Forms of Reasoning and the Analysis of Intelligence in Criminal Investigation 35Robin P. Bryant4 Offender Profiling 69Miranda A. H. Horvath5 Eyewitness Evidence 93Miranda A. H. Horvath6 Investigative Interviewing 115Lynsey Gozna and Miranda A. H. Horvath7 Assessing Performance: Quantity or Quality? 135Stephen Tong8 Criminal Investigation in Context 171Stephen Tong, Robin P. Bryant and Miranda A. H. Horvath9 Professionalising Investigation 197Stephen Tong10 Conclusion: Future Challenges in Criminal Investigation 217Stephen Tong, Robin P. Bryant and Miranda A. H. HorvathReferences 223Index 253