《PRACTICAL CRIMINAL INVESTIAGTION SECOND(REVISED) EDITION》

CHAPTER 1—FUNDAMENTALS OF INVESTIGATIONS1

Overview of Methods1

Corpus Delicti2

Crime Scene and Identification of Suspect3

Arrest of Suspect6

Spontaneous Remarks6

Interrogation of Suspect7

Recovery of Property8

Identification of Suspect8

Presentation of Case to Prosecutor9

Presentation of Case to Grand Jury or Court10

Summary12

Discussion Questions14

CHAPTER 2—CHARACTERISTICS OF INVESTIGATORS17

Development of Characteristics17

Bias and Prejudice22

Patience and Courtesy22

Summary24

Discussion Questions25

CHAPTER 3—NOTES AND REPORTS27

Notes27

Reports28

Principles of Reporting29

Modus Operandi31

Description of Property35

Summary36

Discussion Questions37

CHAPTER 4—INTERVIEWING39

Age and Sex Factors39

Motivation Factors41

Untrained Observer Factors42

The Interview47

Kinesics48

Neighborhood Canvass for Witnesses48

Summary50

Discussion Questions51

CHAPTER 5—THE CRIME SCENE53

First Officer at Scene53

Isolating and Protecting Crime Scene57

Selection of Search Method58

Technical Search Equipment61

Crime Scene Walk-through65

Pre-search Photography of Crime Scene67

Crime Scene Search67

Photography Guidelines69

Crime Scene Sketching70

Collection, Recording and Preservation of Evidence75

Fingerprints—Discovery and Preservation77

Foot and Tire Prints and Imprints81

Blood Stains87

Seminal Stains90

Fibers and Threads91

Hair Strands92

Tool Marks94

Firearm Evidence96

Marking Evidence99

Preserving Evidence100

Summary103

Discussion Questions108

CHAPTER 6—THECRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY109

Firearms Section109

Trace Analysis Section115

Serology Section116

Blood-Alcohol Section118

Toxicology Section119

Narcotics Section119

Voice Identification Section121

Latent Print Section123

Questioned Document Section123

Forensic Photography Section125

Polygraph Section125

Composite Artist Section131

Summary132

Discussion Questions135

CHAPTER 7—USE OF POLICE RECORDS137

Organization of Records Section138

Crime and Reports Section139

Criminal Records Section139

Warrant and Teletype Section141

Automated Records Section142

Kick-Back or Rap Sheets145

Investigators Final Report145

Summary150

Discussion Questions150

CHAPTER 8—SOURCES OF INFORMATION153

Methods of Acquiring Information153

How Sources are Developed and Maintained157

Informant Motivation162

Non-Police Sources of Information166

Summary170

Discussion Questions172

CHAPTER 9—SURVEILLANCE AND UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION173

Types of Surveillance174

Preparation for Surveillance180

Special Techniques181

Undercover Assignments184

Summary190

Discussion Questions192

CHAPTER 10—INTERROGATION PRINCIPLES195

Special Considerations and Legal Constraints195

The Miranda Admonition196

Miranda Public Safety Execptions196

When to Interrogate198

Principles of Interrogation200

Selected Suspects and Techniques208

Summary214

Discussion Questions215

CHAPTER 11—WRITTEN STATEMENTS AND CONFESSIONS217

Guidelines for Written Statements and Confessions217

Format For Written Statements218

Reviewing the Statement219

Signing the Statement219

Dying Declarations220

Summary220

Discussion Questions221

CHAPTER 12—GUIDELINES FOR SELECTED CRIMES AND SCENES223

Death Scenes223

Determining Cause of Death227

Coroner's Autopsy229

Identification of the Deceased230

Identification of Wounds232

Homicide, Suicide, Accident Investigation234

Estimating Time of Death236

Post-Mortem Protocol237

Robbery Investigation241

Burglary Investigation245

Vehicle Theft Investigation251

Investigative Guidelines253

Forcible Rape Investigation255

Attitude Toward Victim256

Suspect Motivation256

Investigative Guidelines258

Abused Child Investigation261

Child Abuser Profile268

Arson Investigation275

Investigative Guidelines280

Computer Crime282

Summary283

Discussion Questions285

CHAPTER 13—NARCOTICS AND DANGEROUS DRUGS287

Extent of Problem288

Opium and Derivatives288

Methadone291

Depressants292

Tranquilizers294

Stimulants295

Cocaine295

Amphetamines296

Hallucinogens297

Marijuana and Hashish302

Drug Investigation Techniques304

Investigative Guidelines306

Model Forfeiture Law311

Posse Comitatus312

Designer Drugs312

Summary313

Discussion Questions313

CHAPTER 14—TERRORISM—BOMBING—HOSTAGE INCIDENTS315

Terrorism316

Profile of a Terrorist317

Bombings319

Types of Explosives319

Types of Bombs320

Hostage Incidents322

Crisis Negotiation Team329

Bomb Disposal332

Bomb Threats335

Summary336

Discussion Questions337

CHAPTER 15—CASE PREPARATION339

Preparing Case for Prosecutor340

Presenting Case to Grand Jury342

Statute of Limitations342

Specialized Investigators346

Plea Bargaining347

Terminating an Investigation348

Summary349

Discussion Questions350

CHAPTER 16—COURT DEMEANOR AND TESTIMONY351

First Impressions352

Demeanor-Conduct-Attitude352

Practices to Avoid355

Defense Tactics356

The Expert Witness357

Cross Examination360

Redirect and Rebuttal Testimony361

Summary362

Discussion Questions363

CHAPTER 17—INNOVATIONS IN INVESTIGATIVE TECHNOLOGY365

Rockwell's "Printrak 250S"366

Hughes' "Probeye" Infrared Viewers371

Investigative Hypnosis373

Psychological Profiling374

DNA "Fingerprints"375

Summary376

Discussion Questions377

Endnotes Page379

Glossary383

Index391