Advanced Criminal Investigations

Advanced Criminal Investigations: Skills and Techniques for Detectives in the 21st Century, 2nd Edition, is an anthology that examines practical techniques, investigative skills, and the personal qualities required for detective work.

The volume opens with universal keys to successful criminal investigations before exploring core procedural topics such as physical evidence, interviews, interrogations, and informants. Subsequent readings cover violent crimes and human trafficking.

Featuring investigative case studies and publications from the United States Department of Justice, the text supports criminal justice courses on advanced criminal investigations and serves readers with background knowledge in police procedure, forensic science, and criminal law.