Introduction to criminal investigation / 
edited by Michael L. Birzer and Cliff Roberson. 
 - Boca Raton, FL :  CRC Press,  c2012. 
 - xvi, 384 p. :  ill. ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Foundations -- A brief history of criminal investigation / John A. Eterno -- Introducing criminal investigation / Bryan Courtney -- Preliminary considerations -- Crime scene search / Michael L. Birzer -- Report writing / Gene L. Scaramella -- Interview and interrogation / Scott M. Mire and Robert D. Hanser -- Evidence / Cory Rodivich -- Role of forensic science / Cory Rodivich -- Property crimes and financial investigations -- Vandalism / Matthew O'Deane -- Larceny and burglary / Walter J. Wywadis -- Auto theft / Donald Munday -- Arson investigations / Cliff Roberson -- Financial investigation / Michael J. Palmiotto -- Crimes against persons -- Homicide and ass ault / Gregg W. Etter and Roger L. Pennel -- Sex crimes / John Padgett -- Robb ery / J. Harrison Watts -- Specialized investigations -- Narcotics investigation / Donald F. Vespa -- Cybercrime / Mark R. McCoy -- Gang investigation / Gregg W. Etter -- Putting it all together -- Legal iss ues in criminal investigations / Frank DiMarin -- Preparing the case for court / Cliff Roberson and Gwynne Birzer -- Index. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781439839348 (pbk.)  RM275.12 1439839344 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Criminal investigation.<br/>Crime.