WATCHING THE DETECTIVES

ISBN: 9781516501076 Géneros: LNF Sinópsis: Rooted in the author39s 25 years of experience in law enforcement Watching the Detectives A Real World Study of Criminal Investigations offers a fresh illuminating and highly practical approach to the study of the investigative process  The book covers entry into the field of detective work and what that work entails Specific chapters are devoted to search and seizure interviews and interrogations sexual assault investigations hearings and trials and how and when law enforcement investigates its own Every chapter includes a fascinating glimpse into police work through firstperson accounts of real cases and experiences Learning targets help students read with focus and purpose Brief selfassessments at the end of each chapter allow students to measure what they have learned  Fascinating and accessible Watching the Detectives gives readers an accurate understanding of the realities of investigative work and practical information about every aspect of the process as well as enhanced insight into the experiences of victims The book is an excellent choice as a primary or supplemental text for courses in criminal investigations at the community college college and university levelBradley Hurst studied sociology at the University of Wyoming Laramie before embarking on a 25year career in law enforcement with the police department of Fort Collins Colorado Starting as a patrol officer and ending his career as a division commander he completed over 500 hours of professional education in law enforcement schools He put his knowledge to use as a statecertified instructor in policecommunity relations and sexual assault investigations and was cocreator of the original Sexual Assault Victims Advocate Team in Larimer County For the past 15 years he has served as a sociology instructor at Colorado State University