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Criminal Investigation (Justice Series), Updated Edition, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (January 11, 2017) © 2018

  • Michael D. Lyman

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For courses in criminal investigation.

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Criminal Investigation is a clear, thought-provoking exploration of core concepts, the latest research and current events shaping criminal justice today. Built to be affordable without sacrificing academic rigor, its pedagogy moves students beyond memorization to true understanding. Blending scientific theory with a practical approach, Criminal Investigation parallels the steps of an actual criminal investigation.

The 3rd Edition covers the latest hot-button issues in criminal investigation. It includes updated Think About it sections and real-life case studies, plus revised learning outcomes and visual aids.

Hallmark features of this title

A motivating storytelling approach

  • A compelling story about criminal justice motivates students to explore topics further.
  • Chapter-opening vignettes present a current event or story related to chapter content, followed by a discussion question.
  • The 16-chapter format is ideal for a standard semester. The concise format takes the pressure off students to read numerous chapters over a short period.

Learning tools

  • Critical-thinking boxes explore conflicts and ethical issues within the current news media.
  • Learning objectives at the start of each chapter have an associated icon. The icon appears in the relevant section and in end-of-chapter material, making it easy to locate key content.
  • Review questions appear in the chapter summary chart.

New and updated features of this title

Themes in criminal investigation

  • UPDATED: The text reflects the latest cutting-edge research, court decisions and investigative methods. It covers hot-button issues in criminal investigation such as eyewitness testimony, missing and abducted persons, and computer and internet crime.

Critical-thinking features

  • UPDATED: Think About It sections highlight recent events in criminal justice and pose questions for discussion.
  • UPDATED: Real-life case studies appear at the end of each chapter. They include analytical discussion questions to support application of chapter concepts.

Engaging pedagogy

  • UPDATED: Infographics, flow charts, pull-out statistics and other visual elements flow with the text. They promote engagement, recall and understanding. Graphics have been updated or replaced to reflect the most current data available.
  • REVISED: Learning Outcomes in each chapter are tied to course content. They are also identified throughout each chapter to help students focus their studies. Instructors can link the course Learning Outcomes to department and university learning outcomes.

Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE for Revel (available for Fall 2021 classes)

Instructors, contact your sales rep to ensure you have the most recent version of the course.

  • UPDATED: Real-life case studies at the end of each chapter have been updated.
  • REVISED: Learning Outcomes, summarized at the end of each chapter, have been revised.
  • UPDATED: Think About It sections have been refreshed in each chapter.
  • EXPANDED: New graphics reflecting current data appear with this update.
  • EXPANDED: New and refreshed photos and informational boxes have been added throughout.
  • EXPANDED: More detail on crime-scene searches and evidence is woven into the update.

Features of Revel for the 3rd Edition; published 2017

  • Author Explanatory Videos of 2 to 3 minutes each are embedded into the narrative. They offer explanations of and examples for each concept.
  • Point/CounterPoint Videos explore different views on controversial issues. Topics include the 4th amendment, privacy, search and seizure, Miranda, prisoner rights and the death penalty.
  • Current Events Bulletin includes author-written articles updated each semester to connect core concepts with current events. Students can follow the trajectory of policing, courts and corrections issues within the context of the criminal justice field.
  • Application exercises and short quizzes enhance students' understanding of core topics as they progress through the content.

1. Foundations of Criminal Investigation
2. The Crime Scene: Field Notes, Documenting, and Reporting
3. Processing the Crime Scene
4. Identifying Criminal Suspects: Field and Laboratory Processes
5. Legal Issues in Criminal Investigation
6. Interviews and Interrogations
7. Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations
8. Informant Management and Undercover Operations
9. Death Investigations
10. Robbery
11. Assault and Related Offenses
12. Missing and Abducted Persons
13. Crimes against Children: Child Abuse and Child Fatalities
14. Theft and Fraud-Related Offenses
15. Arson and Bombings
16. Terrorism and National Security Crimes

About our author

Michael D. Lyman is a Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice at Columbia College, located in Columbia, Missouri, where he was on faculty for 30 years. In addition to being a teaching faculty member, he serves as the program coordinator for the Master of Science of Criminal Justice program and the founder of the college's forensic science program. Before entering the field of college teaching, he was employed as a certified police trainer and served as a sworn criminal investigator for state police organizations in Kansas and Oklahoma.

He has taught literally thousands of law enforcement officers the proper police techniques and methods of professional criminal investigation. Dr. Lyman has authored numerous textbooks in criminal justice dealing with the areas of criminal investigation, policing, organized crime, drug enforcement and drug trafficking. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Wichita State University and his PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has served law enforcement and legal communities on more than 500 occasions to review criminal investigations and render the results of his evaluations and his opinions in federal court proceedings nationwide.

Textbooks such as this are an ongoing work in progress, and the author welcomes communication and correspondence about his work. Dr. Lyman can be contacted at Columbia College, Rogers Street, Columbia, MO or by email.

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