Michael Brown
Maison d’édition Butterworth-Heinemann
Résumé: Criminal Investigation: Law and Practice provides students and law enforcement officers with the fundamentals of the criminal investigation process, beginning with arrival on the scene and ending with trial procedure. Written in a clear and simple style, this textbook surpasses traditional texts by presenting a unique combination of the legal, technical, and procedural aspects of a criminal investigation. The hands-on approach taken by the author enhances the learning experience.
The author’s extensive background in criminal investigation is evident in the case studies, each of which comes from his experience. Criminal Investigation: Law and Practice gives more complete coverage than other books on many topics, including conducting investigations, use of informants, cognitive interviews, fugitive investigation, and media relations.
Dr. Michael Brown has been a professor of criminal justice at Southeast Missouri State University for more than 20 years. He is also Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Services and Director of the Law Enforcement Academy there. Dr. Brown earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and is the author of numerous articles and publications.
- Comprehensive coverage of the criminal investigation, from arrival on the scene to trial procedures;
- Unique combination of legal, technical, and procedural aspects of the criminal investigation;
- All case studies are the author’s actual experiences.