This book is a lucid and practical guide to understanding the core
skills and issues involved in the criminal investigation process.
Guiding students through a mock criminal investigation, each chapter
introduces a layer of the crime scene and an investigative activity to
allow students to develop a true comprehension of how forensic and
criminal investigation takes place.
Drawing on multiple disciplines and perspectives, the book promotes a
critical awareness and practical comprehension of the intersections
between criminology, criminal investigation, and forensic science and
uses active learning strategies to help students build their knowledge
and ensure that the veracity of evidence and decision making is made
clear.
The book is organised around the three key strategic phases in a
criminal investigation: Instigation and Initial Response; The
Investigation and Case Management, and each strategic phase of the
investigative process is discussed to ensure the processes and
responsibilities are relayed in a logical and practical structure.
Alongside this practical approach theoretical perspectives and academic
research are laid bare for students.
Targeted at undergraduate students studying forensic and criminal
investigation on criminology and policing course, this book is the
perfect balance of practical and theoretical learning.
