Cold Cases: An Evaluation Model with Follow-up Strategies for Investigators (Advances in Police Theory and Practice)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (803 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439826900 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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D. Pauly said A Must Read for Students and Detectives. Full of information and easy to read, this is a must read for all students pursuing a degree in criminal justice or forensic science, and ALL detectives charged with investigating homicides - new or cold. Division supervisors should have it for their squads or teams to read!. Cold Cases: An Evaluation Model with Follow-up Strategies for Investigators (Advances in Police Theory and Practice) Amazon Customer Good book. It will help us set up some cold cases that we have in the computer. Hopefully this will aid in looking at these old cases and doing follow up.
"I recommend this book to forensic practitioners. … We can gain a better understanding of the anatomy of a cold case investigation and how we can better assist the investigators." Alan Benton, B.A., Sgt. ( Retired), Forensics Instructor, Ontario Police College
It includes a chapter on understanding the process of homicide and those who kill critical information for the homicide investigator. Finally, the authors suggest how investigators can maximize their efforts and obtain not just an arrest, but a conviction. Next, the authors explain the evaluation model. Nearly 185,000 homicides since 1980 remain unsolved, yet with limited staff and resources, it is no surprise that law enforcement units place the bulk of their efforts on current cases where victims’ family members and the media demand answers. This section validates theories of the crime, raises evidentiary issues and concerns, addresses the informational and behavioral aspects relative to the crime and the participants in the crime, and documents investigative strategies for future efforts on the case.Investigating and Solving the CrimeThe third section discusses the investigation that follows the evaluation. Cold Cases: An Evaluation Model with Follow-up Strategies for Investigators provides a comprehensive roadmap for digging those cold cases out of the file room and getting them resolved. They demonstrate the key elements of organization, thoroughness, and the value of the scientific method. This section also explores the choice of interview/i
James M. Stein, MFS are with The Center for the Resolution of Unresolved Crime (CRUC) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA. Adcock, PhD and Sarah L