Understanding Criminal Investigation

This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations

Provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigationOutlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operateIllustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigationPlaces clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation