Bruce Berg,
California State University---Long Beach
ISBN: 0073401242 Copyright year: 2008
Feature Summary
Up-to-date coverage on criminal investigations, including a chapter on terrorism that discusses recent incidents of terrorism such as the Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, the U.S. Trade Center bombing, and the Oklahoma City bombing.
A focus on technology highlights the resources available to criminal investigators, including computerized investigation systems, crime scene sketching software, and trace explosives detectors.
History, Statistics, and FYI feature boxes provide interesting information to reinforce and extend chapter concepts.
Critical Thinking Investigative exercises require students to analyze real-world situations and make choices or propose solutions.
Investigative Skill Builders help students develop investigative skills.
Integrity/Honesty Challenge exercises confront students with ethical situations arising in the workplace.
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