Criminal Investigation (Justice Series)

Description

Hallmark features of this title

A motivating storytelling approach

• A compelling story about criminal justice motivates students to explore topics further.
• Chapter-opening vignettes present a current event or story related to chapter content, followed by a discussion question.
• The 16-chapter format is ideal for a standard semester. The concise format takes the pressure off students to read numerous chapters over a short period.

Learning tools

• Critical-thinking boxes explore conflicts and ethical issues within the current news media.
• Learning objectives at the start of each chapter have an associated icon. The icon appears in the relevant section and in end-of-chapter material, making it easy to locate key content.
• Review questions appear in the chapter summary chart.

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes, all at an affordable price.
Brief. Affordable. Visual.
Part of the groundbreaking Justice Series, Criminal Investigation is a clear, thought-provoking exploration of core concepts, the latest research, and current events shaping criminal investigation today. Built to be affordable without sacrificing academic rigor, the series uses eye-catching visuals and conversation-starting pedagogy to move students beyond memorization to true understanding. Blending scientific theory with a practical approach, Lyman presents content in a logical flow paralleling the steps and considerations observed within an actual criminal investigation. The 3rd edition includes updated case studies, revised learning outcomes, and new graphics, photos, and informational boxes providing context and promoting student engagement.
Criminal Investigation, 3rd Edition, is also available via Revel^®, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes, all at an affordable price.

For courses in criminal investigation.

Brief. Affordable. Visual.
Part of the groundbreaking Justice Series, Criminal Investigation is a clear, thought-provoking exploration of core concepts, the latest research, and current events shaping criminal investigation today. Built to be affordable without sacrificing academic rigor, the series uses eye-catching visuals and conversation-starting pedagogy to move students beyond memorization to true understanding. Blending scientific theory with a practical approach, Lyman presents content in a logical flow paralleling the steps and considerations observed within an actual criminal investigation. The 3rd edition includes updated case studies, revised learning outcomes, and new graphics, photos, and informational boxes providing context and promoting student engagement.

Criminal Investigation, 3rd Edition, is also available via Revel^®, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.

New and updated features of this title

Themes in criminal investigation

• UPDATED: The text reflects the latest cutting-edge research, court decisions and investigative methods. It covers hot-button issues in criminal investigation such as eyewitness testimony, missing and abducted persons, and computer and internet crime.

Critical-thinking features

• UPDATED: Think About It sections highlight recent events in criminal justice and pose questions for discussion.
• UPDATED: Real-life case studies appear at the end of each chapter. They include analytical discussion questions to support application of chapter concepts.

Engaging pedagogy

• UPDATED: Infographics, flow charts, pull-out statistics and other visual elements flow with the text. They promote engagement, recall and understanding. Graphics have been updated or replaced to reflect the most current data available.
• REVISED: Learning Outcomes in each chapter are tied to course content. They are also identified throughout each chapter to help students focus their studies. Instructors can link the course Learning Outcomes to department and university learning outcomes.

1. Foundations of Criminal Investigation
2. The Crime Scene: Field Notes, Documenting, and Reporting
3. Processing the Crime Scene
4. Identifying Criminal Suspects: Field and Laboratory Processes
5. Legal Issues in Criminal Investigation
6. Interviews and Interrogations
7. Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations
8. Informant Management and Undercover Operations
9. Death Investigations
10. Robbery
11. Assault and Related Offenses
12. Missing and Abducted Persons
13. Crimes against Children: Child Abuse and Child Fatalities
14. Theft and Fraud-Related Offenses
15. Arson and Bombings
16. Terrorism and National Security Crimes

About our author

Michael D. Lyman is a Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice at Columbia College, located in Columbia, Missouri, where he was on faculty for 30 years. In addition to being a teaching faculty member, he serves as the program coordinator for the Master of Science of Criminal Justice program and the founder of the college’s forensic science program. Before entering the field of college teaching, he was employed as a certified police trainer and served as a sworn criminal investigator for state police organizations in Kansas and Oklahoma.

He has taught literally thousands of law enforcement officers the proper police techniques and methods of professional criminal investigation. Dr. Lyman has authored numerous textbooks in criminal justice dealing with the areas of criminal investigation, policing, organized crime, drug enforcement and drug trafficking. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wichita State University and his PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has served law enforcement and legal communities on more than 500 occasions to review criminal investigations and render the results of his evaluations and his opinions in federal court proceedings nationwide.

Textbooks such as this are an ongoing work in progress, and the author welcomes communication and correspondence about his work. Dr. Lyman can be contacted at Columbia College, Rogers Street, Columbia, MO or by email.