Criminal Investigation (Justice Series)
Description
Brief. Affordable. Visual.
Part of the groundbreaking
Justice Series
,
Criminal
Investigation
is a clear, thought-provoking exploration of core concepts, the latest research, and current events shaping criminal investigation today. Built to be affordable without sacrificing academic rigor, the series uses eye-catching visuals and conversation-starting pedagogy to move students beyond memorization to true understanding. Blending scientific theory with a practical approach, Lyman presents content in a logical flow paralleling the steps and considerations observed within an actual criminal investigation. The
3rd edition
includes updated case studies, revised learning outcomes, and new graphics, photos, and informational boxes providing context and promoting student engagement.
Criminal Investigation,
3rd Edition
, is also available via
Revel
®
, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
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Persons
Michael D. Lyman is a Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice at Columbia College, located in Columbia, Missouri, where he was on faculty for 30 years. In addition to being a teaching faculty member, he serves as the program coordinator for the Master of Science of Criminal Justice program and the founder of the college's forensic science program. Before entering the field of college teaching, he was employed as a certified police trainer and served as a sworn criminal investigator for state police organizations in Kansas and Oklahoma.
He has taught literally thousands of law enforcement officers the proper police techniques and methods of professional criminal investigation. Dr. Lyman has authored numerous textbooks in criminal justice dealing with the areas of criminal investigation, policing, organized crime, drug enforcement and drug trafficking. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Wichita State University and his PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has served law enforcement and legal communities on more than 500 occasions to review criminal investigations and render the results of his evaluations and his opinions in federal court proceedings nationwide.
Textbooks such as this are an ongoing work in progress, and the author welcomes communication and correspondence about his work. Dr. Lyman can be contacted at Columbia College, Rogers Street, Columbia, MO or by email.
Content
1. Foundations of Criminal Investigation
2. The Crime Scene: Field Notes, Documenting, and Reporting
3. Processing the Crime Scene
4. Identifying Criminal Suspects: Field and Laboratory Processes
5. Legal Issues in Criminal Investigation
6. Interviews and Interrogations
7. Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations
8. Informant Management and Undercover Operations
9. Death Investigations
10. Robbery
11. Assault and Related Offenses
12. Missing and Abducted Persons
13. Crimes against Children: Child Abuse and Child Fatalities
14. Theft and Fraud-Related Offenses
15. Arson and Bombings
16. Terrorism and National Security Crimes