Item #7162 Criminal Investigation, Fourth Edition. Ronald F. Becker, Aric W. Dutelle, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh Wisconsin Aric W. Dutelle.

Criminal Investigation, Fourth Edition

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, March 6, 2012.
Edition: Fourth
Book Condition: New
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781449650544

Designed for Criminal Investigation courses, this thoroughly revised and updated Fourth Edition integrates criminal investigation with forensic science and legal foundations. It provides an in-depth look at the investigative process and the ethical considerations that apply. Discussions of investigative procedures, detailed figures, and real-life examples enhance the reader's understanding and demonstrate how to apply the techniques and tools presented effectively. This ideal resource covers all aspects of criminal investigation pertaining to all types of crimes, not just homicide. It contains chapters on assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, theft, burglary, arson, terrorism, cybercrime, and more. The integrated and accessible approach of the Fourth Edition will provide the reader with a solid foundation in criminal investigation techniques and procedures, as well as the applicable forensic and constitutional considerations. Criminal Investigation, Fourth Edition can be bundled with these online lab manuals and workbook, which, along with the student companion website, provide your students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. Ask your sales representative for discount bundle pricing and ISBN information. -Criminal Investigation Workbook, by Aric Dutelle -Basic Laboratory Manual for Forensic Science, by Ann Wolbert Burgess -Laboratory Manual for Criminalistics and Forensic Science, by Sherry T. Brown Key Features: -Chapters have been reorganized, and some combined, to include new up-to-date and relevant material. -Readers will learn how investigations are connected to a team that is much larger than those charged with the investigation of the crime, which includes first responders, forensic personnel, and prosecutors.

About the Author

Professor Becker completed his studies for a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Science at Sam Houston State University in 1969. He went on to finish his Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Agricultural & Mechanical University in 1972. A short hiatus from higher education found him at the Mineral County, Montana, Sheriff’s Office, culminating in his work as a criminal investigator there, and then leaving for St. Mary’s Law School in 1981. Upon completing his law studies and passing the Texas Bar Examination in 1983, Professor Becker became a partner in the general litigation firm Gish, Radtke and Becker in Boerne, Texas. The firm became a successful personal injury litigation practice. During that time, Professor Becker served as the Boerne Municipal Court Judge, County Judge, and Juvenile Court Judge. In 1991, Professor Becker began a teaching career at Texas State University in the Criminal Justice Department. In 1994, he created a facility to train public safety divers in underwater investigation, based on a forensic protocol. He has published four books and five editions of this Criminal Investigation text. During his tenure, he has published numerous articles and textbook chapters. Professor Becker is currently a full professor at Chaminade University, serving as chair for the Criminal Justice and Criminology Program. Professor Becker is a member of the Hawaii Emergency Preparedness Executive Consortium and an advisory board member for the Hawaii Law Enforcement Memorial.

Aric Dutelle has been involved in law enforcement and forensics since 1998. During this time, he has held positions as a police officer, deputy sheriff, crime scene technician, and reserve medico-legal investigator. He has a Master of Forensic Sciences (MFS) degree, with a specialty in impression evidence, and is the author of over 20 articles, as well as author and co-author of several other texts, including the fourth and fifth editions of Criminal Investigation, also published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. He was previously a tenured professor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Forensic Investigation program within the Department of Criminal Justice. In addition to his University obligations, the author served for 7 years as a forensic instructor for the United States Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigation Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), specializing in and providing training on crime scene processing methodologies and techniques worldwide. The author currently works and lives in the American Pacific Northwest.

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