The Certified Criminal Investigator Body of Knowledge

by American College of Forensic Examiners Institute

Overview

Criminal investigators have a long list of duties. They must identify and secure a crime scene, conduct interviews of witnesses and victims, interrogate suspects, identify and properly collect evidence, and establish and maintain a chain of custody. Once an investigation is underway, the criminal investigator must demonstrate thorough knowledge of

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498782647
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/27/2017
Series:	Center for National Threat Assessment , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	581
File size:	6 MB

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American College of Forensic Examiners Institute

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE . Professional Conduct. History of Forensic Science. Developments of Forensic Science. CRIME SCENES AND EVIDENCE . Crime Scene Investigation. Evidence. DNA Evidence. Blood Spatter Pattern Analysis. Postmortem Examination. Computer/Digital Forensics. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND TRIALS . Management of Investigations. Interview, Interrogation, and Detecting Deception. Criminal Trials. CRIME . Domestic Abuse. Homicide. Child Abuse. Female Sexual Predators. Cyberpredators. INJURIES AND FATALITIES . Injuries. Death Investigation. Death by Homicide. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Death by Asphyxia, Fire, and Drowning. Death by Drugs and Poisoning. Sex-Related Homicide and Autoerotic Fatalities. Suicide and Equivocal Deaths. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AUTOPSY . Psychological Autopsy.