Criminal Investigation: Forming Reasonable Grounds, 5th Ed.

The fifth edition of this essential text continues to emphasize applied learning through practical case studies and examination of real-life case law decisions. Students will learn how to form reasonable grounds during a criminal investigation by focusing on investigative principles and procedures such as interviewing witnesses, questioning suspects, preserving crime scenes, and interpreting physical evidence.

Features:

• Case studies with detailed conclusions and commentary
• Definitions of key terms
• Clear and precise explanations of complex legal procedures
• Descriptions of the rights of accused persons and how to interact with accused persons without impinging on their rights
• Discussion of theories and best practices of police activities, such as interrogation and being the first officer on a scene
• Instructor’s Resources include an Instructor’s Guide, a test bank, and PowerPoint presentations

New to the Fifth Edition:

• New easy-to-understand, reality-based decision-making models guide students through investigative strategies, decision-making skills, and theory development used by front-line officers
• More landmark, current case law decisions affecting front-line police procedures are outlined and explained
• Chapters have been reorganized and restructured to better suit course structure
• Learner Summaries have been added at the beginning of each chapter, outlining major topics and themes
• Discussions of investigative theory development have been revised
• Contemporary topics such as witness evidence and accuracy, videotaping confessions, cognitive dissonance/conscience rationalization theory, and knowledge concealment have been expanded and updated
• “First Officer” responsibilities are highlighted
• A list of investigative competencies helps students understand requirements for both entry-level and advanced policing careers
• Includes exclusive online content for students that is regularly updated by the author