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Criminal Investigation: An Analytical Perspective
Criminal Investigation An Analytical Perspective Author:Steven G. Brandl A straightforward, engaging, and relevant analytical examination of the criminal investigation process and the role of evidence in this process, this text provides a substantial and necessary foundation on which students can base an understanding of the criminal investigation process. Criminal Investigation: An Analytical Perspective is based on... more » the fundamental premise that students must be able to think critically about the problems and processes of criminal investigation. While other texts provide "how-to" information about criminal investigation, Brandl emphasizes an analytical approach that teaches future law enforcement agents to think critically about what they will be doing-a skill that, according to recent research, many police chiefs feel is lacking in new recruits from college programs. Brandl believes that extensive training in how to perform criminal investigation is more appropriately left to police departments, who can train new officers according to their specific policies and requirements. One reviewer writes, "The textbook was well-written, detailed, and very interesting to read. Indeed, fascinating at times.It is a welcome change from the typical criminal investigation textbook. "« less