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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, or TBI is the criminal investigative arm of the state government of Tennessee. It was established by the Tennessee General Assembly on March 27, 1980, as an independent state agency. The TBI manages the state's three crime labs, assists local law enforcement in investigating major crimes, and conducts special investigations related to illegal drugs, fugitives, public corruption, official misconduct, organized crime, domestic terrorism, healthcare fraud, and patient abuse. The TBI has statutory responsibility for collecting state crime statistics, which are published in an annual ?Crime in Tennessee? report. It also manages a TBI Most Wanted list, AMBER Alert program, and statewide registries of sex offenders and methamphetamine offenders. ... Read more

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Criminal Investigation, Third Edition, takes an integrated approach to the investigation process. This introductory text explores how contributors to criminal investigation and its resulting prosecution are more effective when they understand and appreciate their role on the team, what role other team members play, and how it all comes together. Readers will learn how investigations are connected to a team that is much larger than those charged with the investigations of a crime. The end result is a solid foundation in criminal investigation. ... Read more

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Top Notch
I was very much happy with my purchase. The book was in great condition and I received it super fast and in time for my class. And I saved a ton!

Perfect Condition
My book got to me in perfect condition and I'm currently getting A's in all my assignments in the class.In class performance may vary.

Thanks Amazon.

Nonsense
This book is a narrow person's fantasy.It lacks substance and offers cultural criticism contrary to fact.It's worse than worthless.

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I was very happy with this order.Everything was as represented and at a good price.It was delivered promptly.

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O'Hara's Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
I recently gave my first copy of this book to a relative who just graduated college with a CJ degree.The first copy of this book assisted me in promoting three times in my law enforcement career.The information contained within the cover of this book is more than just theory. When put to practice the info is right on.The first copy of the book didn't have too much info on electronic/IT type investigations but the new edition has info on this subject.
I would highly recommend this book for a new investigator as well as a seasoned investigator as there is info to help the new and refresh the seasoned.I'm retired now but I still pull it off the shelf for reference.

Law Enforcement Bible
This text is a must for any criminal justice student or law enforcement officer. The book covers all aspects of the art of investigation. Only through real world experience will an investigator become an expert in this field, however this book lays a very solid foundation and contains many sound, tried and proven criminal investigative techniques. I have been a law enforcement agent for twenty years and this is one of the cornerstones in my personal library of law books.
The seventh edition contains approximately 900 pages, but is a very interesting read. I have probably read most of it, including some chapters multiple times. The information inside the chapters isclearly written, easy to understand and no nonsense. This book should be required reading in every police academy in the country.

Excelent book
Dont let the thickness of the book fool ya!
It is an excelent book, very easy to understand and excelent information.

Easy reading
Although a long book, it was very easy to read.It was an interesting read also.

Book Review
The book was easy reading however, some of the chapters were way too long and dry and could have been shortened.I tend to lose credibility in a book when I see a typo, and there were quite a few throughout the book. ... Read more

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The Criminal Investigation Detachment returns.

Military intrigue ensues. After Major Bobby Samuels and Captain Bo Devore foil an airborne hijacking, they uncover an Al-Qaeda plot in which terrorists are using the Mexican-American border to enter the U.S. But their goal is not infiltration-it is destruction. Destruction carried in two "backpack" nuclear bombs. ... Read more

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Another great thriller from Don Bendell. It's a good read...
Major Bobby Samuels and his female partner Captain Bo Devore find themselves back in the thick of terrorist plots, this time here at home as the second installment of Bendell's Criminal Investigation Detachment (CID) thrillers unfolds from one end of the country to the other.

Don has lived what he writes about. His own personal history is the stuff of legends. Don is an excellent writer and a patriot who cares deeply for America and those who serve her in these dangerous times. This book is as timely as tomorrow's headlines. It makes a nice gift for our men and women who are far from their homes and loved ones so that we can sleep safely in our beds.

John D. Trudel

A superb thriller
Though he drank a few at a stop-off at the Denver airport, Army's Criminal Investigation Detachment (CID) Major Bobby Samuels remains alert noticing a Mexican passenger acting slightly strange.He informs his subordinate Captain Bo Devore and soon afterward a flight attendant as he realizes the person is not Mexican, but Middle Eastern.The plain clothes military police investigators thwart a hijacking, but the plane crashes in the Rockies; they insure everyone, except the hijacker, survives until help arrives.

However, the two CID agents also learned from the information the deceased terrorist carried of an Al-Qaeda plot to sneak into the country from the porous Mexican border two backpack nuclear bombs to detonate at the same time in two American cities.Thus their mission has changed from investigating a potential Iranian agent at the Monterrey, California Defense Language School to uncovering the whereabouts of the dirty bombs and their holders before the terrorist acts occur.

BROKEN BORDERS, the sequel to the exhilarating CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DETACHMENT, is a superb thriller that provides the audience with a deep look at the work of the CID as part of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).This time the fight is stateside (as opposed to the first tale whose setting is in Iraq).The story line is non stop action from the Colorado crash until the final confrontation as heroic Major Samuels and Captain Devore try to avert a 9/11 repeat as Don Bendell makes a strong case to plug the leak at the Mexican border not because of the vast majority of illegal entrants seeking economic opportunity, but to prevent a monstrous atrocity on American soil.

Harriet Klausner
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CSI meets the U.S. Army in an all-new series.

Major Bobby Samuels is part of the Army's specialized team of detectives known as the C.I.D. And when he's sent to Iraq to investigate a series of explosions, he learns that on this battlefield, the enemy isn't the only thing that can kill you. ... Read more

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Flawed, but nonetheless enjoyable.
I really liked this book. It is a good entry into the growing genre of the "Martial arts thriller". I like the main character Bobby Samuels. I love the action and the story line. My only gripe is that some of the dialogue is a bit drawn out and unrealistic. An example of this is the joke about the little girl with the puppy. I also thought that the demise of the villian was anticlimactic. Other then that, the book is a good read and I look forward to the next entry in the series.

terrific look at CID
At Fort Benning, Criminal Investigation Detachment Major Bobby Samuels successfully completes a disgusting case involving a commanding officer abusing his position of authority to almost rape a direct-reports enlisted soldier.After reading the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) rights to Colonel Rodriguez, Smith leaves Fort Benning to return to his duty station the Pentagon.Bobby thinks his late wife would have supported his return to active military after 9/11 as a CID cop, having been an LAPD civilian homicide detective, and not a Special Forces soldier as he was during his first tour.

Commanding General of the US Forces in Iraq Jonathan Perry briefs Samuels on his next Top Secret assignment.Samuels is to go undercover as an enlisted man to investigate several bombs that killed Americans in the Baghdad Green Zone and other locations in Iraq.Working undercover he must identity the Saboteur who probably is an Al-Qaeda operative working inside.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DETACHMENT is a terrific look at the work of the CID, insight into the UCMJ, and from a military perspective the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) especially in Iraq.Though prejudiced on the side that the war in Iraq is just and part of the GWOT (reminiscent of Sergeant Barry Sadler's Ballad Of the Green Berets), the story line is action-packed as Major Samuels tries to uncover who the saboteur is.The hero is a fabulous ethical patriot trying to do the right honorable thing for his country and for the military.Readers whether they agree with Don Bendell's position on Iraq or not will agree that he has written a delightful military police procedural that provides insight into those who really have sacrificed plenty during the GWOT.

Harriet Klausner
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Criminal Investigation is intended as a practical, down-to-earth examination of various contemporary aspects of criminal investigation, with special attention placed on helping students better understand the legal aspects of collecting and processing evidence to ensure that their work will stand up in court. This new edition includes problems associated with the investigation of child predators on the Internet, updates the chapter on terrorism, and provides explanations of the many changes in investigation that have resulted from the Patriot Acts. ... Read more

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Criminal Investigation Awesome
Very pleased with my purchase.Shipped fairly fast and it was in great condition!!

Great Book, Great Professor. A Must for ANY Law Enforcement Personnel
I purchased this book in supplement to Dr. Berg's Criminal Investigation Class at Cal State Long Beach. The book covers most if not all topics on crime scene and related investigations. I apply much of what I learned from this book and Dr. Berg in latent print techniques on a weekly basis. A must for any law enforcement official.

Exceptional Book
Bruce Berg does it again.Another exceptional book that anyone interested in the subject must have.This book features many design characteristics that make it easy and even fun to read.No matter what book you currently count on for Criminal Investigation, if you don't have this text in your library, you are lacking the finest text on the subject. ... Read more

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Widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime scenes, street gangs, and drugs. Case studies throughout the text emphasize the applied technique of criminal investigation.Graphs, charts, and arresting photographs found throughout the text depict the practical aspects of investigation and help to clarify difficult scientific concepts.The tenth edition has been significantly updated with new content to reflect new statistical data, technology, procedures, and law. ... Read more

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Great Reference!
I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Criminal Investigation.As a person who has been in the field for over 20 years, I feel that this should be a required read for all developing police officers.This book will help any police officer prepare for the many facets of criminal investigation.It is also good for those with experience as a detective that may be transitioning from one area of investigations to another.If you are a law enforcement officer that would like to increase your knowledge and effectiveness on the job, get this book and read it!In doing so, you may be able to stop yourself, or a fellow officer from accidentally destroying evidence that is vital to solving a case.In some departments, you will even be able to teach your detectives something that they may not be aware of.

Excellent Purchase
Smooth transaction. The book arrived promptly in almost new condition (listed as used). I was completely surprised how new it was. Thanks for a great experience.

9 out of 10. Not for the faint hearted
This book delivers. It gives a very good introduction to the law enforcement in the U.S. It sounds like a good book to be in hand for every beginnner police officer and for those who intend to practice that path. I must say that the high number of real cases described and of photos, though sometimes exciting, could be disturbing. I give it 9/10.

Comprehensive, well-written
If you are looking for a current, comprehensive review of the field of criminal investigation, this is a good book. It's a large, heavy book filled with excellent graphics and color photos and text supplemented by actual case examples. Well worth the price. I bought this for a class, but I am keeping it for future reference.

Good Price
Product was just what I was looking for, it arrived just when I needed it and the price was very reasonable, especially since I would have paid much more buying it at school. Thank you for the fast service and the great price. ... Read more

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This book aims to demonstrate how forensic psychology contributes to police investigations, providing practical information about the type of reports provided by psychologists and behavioural advisors, and set within a broader theoretical context. It asks the question 'What do practitioners actually do when they provide advice for the police and the courts and how do they do it?' The contributors to the book are all experts in the field of offender profiling and behavioural investigative advice. The chapters provide valuable insights into particular case details, the ethical and legal consequences of advice, coverage of the relevant theoretical context, explanations for conclusions drawn, practical difficulties in preparing reports, potential pitfalls, and an account of how cases are resolved. ... Read more

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Psychological Profiling- It may after all be of help.
Crime Profiling originated in popualr writings of FBI Special Agents like Douglas and Ressler and caught the imagination of the world with Hollywood films like the 'Silence of the Lamb' and TV series like 'Profiliers', 'Cracker'. The last decade has seen acdemics attacking some of the fundamental postulates of the popular ideas on 'Offender Profiling". Today for each book advocating 'Offender Profiling' there is another book criticising 'Offender Profiling' and the battle lines were getting drawn with serious academics beginning to distance themselves from the Profiling Programme. As a practioner ( I work as a senior police officer in India) I was becoming cynical about salvaging anything from the initial promise of profiling as a helpful tool in investigating difficult crimes.
This book is the first serious attempt to bridge the gap and create a possible middle ground. It tells us the extent to which a criminal investigation can be enriched by inputs from serious academics and the manner in which such advice should be dealt with. I think it is a must-read for Police Officers and legal practioners around the world and should now show us the way to develop further collaboration between academics and practioners to make psychological profiling tenable and scientific.
The book avoids unnecessary academic jargons so typical of complex academic journals and is in the jenre of academic writings that are making a serious effort to reach out to practioners like me.
Great Job. ... Read more

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Widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime scenes, street gangs, and drugs. Case studies throughout the text emphasize the applied technique of criminal investigation, and its consistently praised art program including graphs, charts, and arresting photographs, depict the practical aspects of investigation and help to clarify difficult scientific concepts. In the eighth edition three new chapters provide coverage of Investigation, Investigators, and the Crime Scene (Chapter 2), Investigative Resources (Chapter 8), and Terrorism (Chapter 20) that is ummatched by any other text. ... Read more

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Good information
Great book fr school, promotions, and basic investigation knowledge at work in law enforcement.

This is considered by many in law enforcement to be mandatory reading, and I am one of those many.

Study guide also a good idea!

Criminal Investigation
The reason why I bought this text book is because I am having a sergeant exam and this is the text book I have to read and study from. Amazon.com was available for me so Iordered the book. I don't know where else I would've ordered the book from. ... Read more

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Offers a perfect summary of the necessary steps involved in basic investigation. Perfect for anyone looking to form a working knowledge of Criminal Investigation. Softcover. ... Read more

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Crininal Investigation
Book was in great shape but not as full of pertinant information as i had hoped

An Over-view of the Subject.
For my purposes the book is a waste of time. If you know pretty much nothing about the subject, it's okay. But the author's schemata is not standard practice. One of the other reviewers noted that the book doesnt address the realities of the criminal justice system, and theyre correct. Criminal Justice is not CSI or LAW & ORDER. It's more like Kabuki Theatre, where the players act-out rigid roles and the truth be damned. I'm thinking of a local event where the victim phones 911 when a rapist comes into her home, the police refuse to even search the residence when they respond, and after she's raped the detective insists she made the whole thing up. Except she didnt. Lawsuits for incompetence cost police departments fortunes. I suppose if PDs used some sort of script to do their work it would be something like what this book offers.

Great book
Very well written and clear book on the procedures for criminal investigations.Great reference book for anyone aspiring to write crime novels!

Excellent Reference
This is an excellent book for an experienced officer as a reference or a simple layman wishing to understand investigations, which can be a complex matter for the untrained person.This clarifies anything that anyone would ever wonder or ask about investigations, and I would recommend it to anyone for personal enrichment or professional reference.

Criminal Investigation
Great book, very well written.I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the field of criminal justice.The book is very informative, yet easy to understand.I think it would make a good book for reference or a good book for course instruction.I will recommend it to anyone who wants information regarding the execution of a criminal investigation. ... Read more

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The Investigation of Crime is a nuts and bolts look at the process of crime investigation from a frontline police officer. From securing the crime scene to interviewing and interrogation to presenting facts in court, this title gives you the hands on details from an expert on the front lines. ... Read more

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Good introductory CJ book, ok for police testing/promotion
This book was recommended for promotion in a police department.The book had a lot of good information but seemed rather rudimentary for promtion in a police department.This book is good for a criminal justice class or someone starting out as a CJ professional or police officer.There aresome things that are obscure and sometimes show up on a test so it's good to know but overall was a review of already know facts and information. ... Read more

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Combining first-hand knowledge of the criminal procedure system with stellar constitutional law scholarship, Levenson and Chemerinsky now offer a free-standing and student-friendly casebook that focuses on the investigation phase of criminal procedure.

Written in the eminently articulate style that characterizes Chemerinsky s Constitutional Law casebook, Criminal Procedure: Investigation offers:

straightforward essays by the authors that illuminate principal and minor cases

a first-chapter overview of criminal procedure that looks at
the roles of the participant

the progression of a case through the system

key procedural rules and governing principles

the Incorporation Doctrine

the test for determining when new procedural rules should be applied retroactively

a consistent and systematic chapter structure that

introduces the topic

discusses the history and development of the law

cites examples from recent cases where the key issues have been raised

offers an analytic critique of the resolution of the issue

chronologically organized chapter
topics that mirror the sequential ordering of the investigation process

samples of legal pleadings that exemplify attorneys actual arguments

a panoramic perspective on practice as conveyed through the eyes of prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, police, and victims

Supreme Court cases from the 2006-2007 term

a detailed Teacher s Manual that offers questions and answers to support teaching and fuel class discussion

an expanded teaching package that includes PowerPoint slides, a DVD that presents the facts and backgrounds of several key cases, and an author website

Sure, it is a pleasure to teach and to read, but you could decide to adopt it simply for the wealth of experience and expertise that Chemerinsky and Levenson bring to their subject. ... Read more

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This text provides a one-source practical guide to basic crime scene processing and investigation. Although the author discusses theories and concepts of crime scene investigation, his primary goal is to provide a concise manual covering the how tos of crime scene processing. The book gives an overview of forensics, although it concentrates on processing. This includes procedures such as officer safety, emergency care to injured, securing and controlling the scene, search methods, scene documentation and photography, and more. The author introduces a tried and true 18-step crime scene processing methodology based on his experience in the field. ... Read more

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Great service...fast shipping
Book arrived in excellent condition and in less than a week. Book exactly as described. In great condition...i would say new.

Haven't read it...yet
I haven't read this book just yet, but will be using it to prepare for the IAI (International Association of Identification) exam soon.The test contains concepts & specific questions directly from this book.

Great for teaching
Gardner's approach to crime scene investigation is logical, methodical, and organized.It provides a solid ground for teaching a basic crime scene course.The processing model presented in the book provides the police academy cadets with a guide on how to approach each crime scene.Very well presented!Plus, Gardner knows his forensics - YEAH!There are so many books out there with strange bogus forensic information, the kind that makes you go, "WHAT??? Noooooo."As a practicing Criminalist with a Masters in Forensic Science, I am happy with his book as a permanent fixture on my desk and in my classroom.

Excellent Book
I am forensic scientist who has qualified as a expert witness numerous times in numerous courts in both Firearms Examination and Crime Scene Investigation.I also teach Crime Scene Investigation at the collegiate level.I have used this text for the past four semesters and have been very satisfied with it.As an professor, I received teaching aids that went along with this book.Both the teaching aids and the book have been well received by my students (and have made other professors jealous).The students also comment on the case examples that are in the book and how these real examples help them to understand the topics better.

This book received one bad review on this website written by Boyd B.I must say I disagree with this bad review on many levels.The review criticizes the author for going into too much detail in bloodstain pattern analysis saying he takes a trigonmetric approach but lacks detail in other disciplines.Well the fact is, Mr. Gardner takes a similar approach to shooting reconstruction.Mr. Garner also goes into much detail in search patterns and crime scene sketching giving numerous examples of different approaches.His section on fingerprints is very good - especially when used as a field guide.The fact that Gardner goes into more detail in one of the most complex aspects of crime scene investigations (bloodstain pattern analysis) is a true testiment to his desire to make a difference in investigations.

You can certainly tell that Mr. Gardner has spent significant time in the field and gives a practical (as the title says) approach to crime scene investigation.I have used this book to teach college students and forensic scientists who are training in crime scenes and police officers.I highly recommend you read this book if you are looking to get into the field or just want to know more about crime scene investigation.

Required Reading!
Every officer should have this book in their library. Couple this with Crime Scene Investigation (ISBN# 9781593453251) and Practical Homicide Investigation (ISBN# 9780849333033), and you've got an excellent reference set on crime scene investigations. ... Read more

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Designed to help readers discover both the art and science of criminal investigation, this book explores the legal significance of evidence in the field, outlines the fundamentals of inquiry, and then carefully details each element of investigation—from the preliminaries to case preparation for prosecutor review. Reflecting the most recent changes in techniques and their application to various crimes, it features real-life case studies that give readers practice in developing their abilities to analyze, evaluate, and reason.Ethical Awareness. The Crime Scene. Witnesses and Evidence. Recording the Crime Scene. Basic Investigative Leads and Informants. Major Investigative Techniques. Laboratory and Technical Services. Interrogation of Suspects. Arresting the Accused Person. Physical Assaults. Sexual Assaults. Robbery. Arson, Bombing and Hate Crimes. Property Crimes. Dangerous Drugs, Vice/Gambling, and Organized Crimes. The Investigator as a Witness.For those involved in criminal investigations. ... Read more

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Great book for new investigators
As a officer I found this book to be a great read. I highly recommend this book to new officers or anyone interested in the investigations field. Everything is covered in this addition. I especially liked the included interrogation and deception detection tips. Why learn this the hard way through trial and error(like many of use do in law enforcement)? This book does not read like a product of academia; which is sometimes stifled and stiff. Instead, the reader is given an insight into police work by an experienced police investigator.

Some of the examples are old, out dated methods
Overall, this text is not bad, although several instructional areas are out-dated material, ie: marking "shell casings, "bullets", on the face,etc. Also, todays training does not include marking handguns onevery piece that can be removed, ie: frame, cylinder, barrel, grips, etc. ... Read more

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The Criminal Investigation Detachment returns-to stop a traitor.

Al-Qaeda has moved its training facilities from the Middle East to the Far East-and is testing American forces for weakness all along the Pacific Rim. But when undercover operatives Major Bobby Samuels and Capt. Bo Devore are sent to investigate, they uncover a secret that leads right back to the halls of power in Washington, D.C. ... Read more

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An action-packed tale
Al Qaeda apparently has expanded its operational base with new training facilities in the Far East.Their strategic plan is to use these bases as a jumping off point to test the resolve and strengths of America and its Pacific allies.They are getting bolder with each successful terrorist attack on American interests and are considering an assault on a West Coast city that will turn Katrina and 9/11 into minor footnotes.

US Senator James Weatherford is outraged by al Qaeda's attacks.He demands the military prevent any further ones although he disguises his reason in patriotic generalities; in fact each incident costs Weatherford millions as he has made a fortune working the Pacific Rim.The Pentagon always salutes a member of Congress so the brass assigns US Army CID undercover officers Major Bobby Samuels and Captain Bo Devore to investigate.They begin to uncover two things: the planned al Qaeda terrorist attack on American soil and Weatherford's questionable and probably illegal partnership with former Communists.

The third CID thriller (see CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DETACHMENT and CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DETACHMENT: BROKEN BORDERS) is an action-packed tale that has the heroes dodging assassins on two continents.The story line is action-packed as their case gets increasingly complicated and making less sense with each clue they uncover requiring out of the military crypt thinking; which is why Major Bobby and Captain Bo were assigned lead.Don Bendell has written an exhilarating anti-terrorist thriller that showcases how difficult it is to prevent an attack even with dedicated intelligent people doing their best.

Harriet Klausner

I WROTE THIS
Many readers have asked me if MAJ Bobby Samuels and CPT Bo Devore are ever going to get together romantically. I hope that you have enjoyed reading the first two books in the series and this, the final book in the trilogy, will answer some of the questions you may have. I am always happy to personally autograph books if you simply send the books to me with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Don Bendell, Inc. PO Box 276, Canon City, CO 81215. I hope you enjoy this series and will watch [...] next year for the start of my new series from Berkley Books called the Detachment-Delta series about modern day Delta Force. Thank you. Blessings, Don Bendell ... Read more

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This book presents crime detection as a dynamic field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available today. The book also presents, in a logical flow, the steps and considerations observed in an actual criminal investigation. A six-part organization covers the fundamentals of criminal investigation, the investigation process, interpersonal violence, property crimes, vice crimes and related offenses, and prosecution. For anyone interested in thinking like a detective, and understanding the who, what, why—and more, behind a crime scene investigation.

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Great!
Fast shipping! I ordered 5 books on the same day from different sellers and I recieve theirs first! The book was also great condition like they had said. Thanks!

Great deal
The book was in wonderful shape and the delivery was quick. Great doing business with this company.

Comprehensive Reference
Criminal Investigation: The Art and Science is an excellent reference book for overall fundamental investigative techniques and specific criminal investigation techniques for specific crimes. I frequently cite the text in the development of law enforcement courses (basic and in-service. The information in the text is current and accurate, which is typically uncommon, as most other texts on criminal investigation simply update a book's cover and neglect the content. I would highly recommend this book as a comprehensive reference book for new and experienced officers.

Investigating: what is it?
Criminal investigation is a very poplular subject these days with all of the CSI's and Law an Orders, but what about the facts, what is real? This book is the textbook for my Principles of Criminal Investigations class, part of my Investigatvie Services major in Criminal Justice. It very acuratly illistrates what criminal investigation is about, it is very much about the factual part of invetigations. Also it is not just about investigating the scene of a crime but its very vividly describes crimes and criminals as well as other aspects of the investigation like the psychology and methods invovled in ivertviewing.
This is a must have for any futre investigator.

Filled with dry, common-sense dribble...
I can't believe I'm taking an entire class to cover this material. Much of it is common sense, and what's not...is on an elementary level. The book is dry, & I've read 9 chapters in just over a week. It's seriously lacking!

Furthermore, I would have kept my review to myself...except for one thing...the blatant plagiarism from the author! If you read the section on Satellite Assisted Surveillance (GPS) on pages 161-163 and compare it to the original author's (Willing, R., USA Today), you'll see a scary example of what I mean. Lyman cites Willing, but that hardly justifies using ALL of Willing's data & merely changing a few "ands" and "buts." This book is full of other peoples' work...chopped up & slapped together!

It's apparent to me that this author passes other's research and work off as his own. What a joke! ... Read more