Criminal Investigation

Criminal Investigation, 13th Edition, provides a practical, step-by-step introduction to the investigative process for higher education students, instructors, and law enforcement professionals. Co-authored by Charles Swanson, Robert W. Taylor, Leonard Territo, and Bryanna Fox, this textbook establishes foundational operational concepts across criminal justice disciplines.

The text synthesizes legal mandates with tactical field procedures across major areas of police response. Key topics encompass the application for arrest and search warrants, crime scene recording through videotaping, and drug recognition and control. Additional thematic coverage addresses environmental crime and the changing dynamics of the modern terrorist threat.

Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education with a 2023 copyright date, this 800-page volume fits college and university courses in criminal justice and law enforcement. It supports academic instruction by offering direct insights into physical evidence collection, case preparation, and procedural compliance in active field environments.