{"product_id":"understanding-criminal-investigation-isbn-9780470727256","title":"Understanding Criminal Investigation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaces clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures and Tables vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction: A Brief History of Crime Investigation 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Tong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Theories of Criminal Investigation 13\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobin P. Bryant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Forms of Reasoning and the Analysis of Intelligence in Criminal Investigation 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobin P. Bryant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Offender Profiling 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiranda A. H. Horvath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Eyewitness Evidence 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiranda A. H. Horvath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Investigative Interviewing 115\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLynsey Gozna and Miranda A. H. Horvath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Assessing Performance: Quantity or Quality? 135\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Tong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Criminal Investigation in Context 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Tong, Robin P. Bryant and Miranda A. H. Horvath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Professionalising Investigation 197\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Tong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Conclusion: Future Challenges in Criminal Investigation 217\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Tong, Robin P. Bryant and Miranda A. H. Horvath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 253\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book will therefore be of very real interest to a wide range of uniformed services, most especially the\u003cbr\u003epolice. The book is also very helpfully designed so that it lends itself for use as a practical teaching guide . . . The use of chapter summaries, review questions, suggested further reading, and useful websites are also very helpful in getting to grips with the subject.\" (A Journal of Policy and Practice, 12 July 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \"A valuable contribution to understanding the process of criminal investigation and demystifying detective work'--\u003cb\u003eProfessor Ben Bowling, Professor of Criminology Justice, King's College London\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eStephen Tong\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal Lecturer in Policing at Canterbury Christchurch University. He is currently engaged in developing new and established police programmes and conducting research involving direct mediation in prison. He is also a member of the Higher Education Forum for Learning and Development in Policing.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin P. Bryant\u003c\/b\u003e is Director of Criminal Justice Practice in the Department of Law and Criminal Justice Studies at Canterbury Christchurch University. He has published widely on policing, particularly on the use of intelligence in criminal investigation, and has also advised various police enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiranda A. H. Horvath\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Forensic Psychological Services, Middlesex University.  Her research focuses on sexual violence from an applied social psychological perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Criminal Investigation\u003c\/i\u003e presents a critical assessment and in-depth analysis of current investigative practices utilized in the UK. Moving beyond the restrictive framework provided by legal texts, the book instead focuses on key issues and debates surrounding such topics as the history of policing, theories of investigations, and reasoning.  \u003cp\u003eContributions from a psychological perspective include eyewitness testimony, interviewing and profiling, performance measurement, and the broader impact of the criminal justice system on investigative practice. Other topics addressed include the investigation of sexual offences, the use of forensic science, and issues relating to police and detective training and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also explores the theoretical underpinnings of detective practices and illustrates the practical relevance of theory in real world crime investigations. Review questions and suggestions for further reading follow each chapter to further enhance understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilized in conjunction with appropriate law texts\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Criminal Investigation\u003c\/i\u003e provides the criminology or forensic psychology student with essential insights into the complex and challenging issues faced by contemporary law enforcement professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990428532965,"sku":"NP9780470727256","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470727256.jpg?v=1761787790","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/understanding-criminal-investigation-isbn-9780470727256","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}