ABSTRACT

Practical Investigation Techniques is useful for new as well as veteran investigators to establish a practical standard for conducting a wide range of diverse criminal investigations. Written by a veteran investigator, the book teaches the proper investigative techniques for such criminal activities as extortion, blackmail, credit card fraud, check fraud, fencing operations, employee theft, sports gambling, money laundering, and shoplifting rings. Practical Investigation Techniques is presented in an easy-to-read format and provides a wealth of specific investigation techniques, checklists, and case studies.

chapter Chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|33 pages

Receipt and Validation of Information

chapter Chapter 3|4 pages

Civil Forfeiture

chapter Chapter 4|5 pages

Shoplifting

chapter Chapter 5|24 pages

Case Examples of Informants

chapter Chapter 6|2 pages

How to Chart Investigations

chapter Chapter 7|45 pages

Infiltration

chapter Chapter 8|17 pages

Search Warrants

chapter Chapter 9|8 pages

Auto Theft

chapter Chapter 10|15 pages

Bad Checks

chapter Chapter 11|6 pages

Counterfeit Clothing

A Case Example

chapter Chapter 12|9 pages

Credit Cards

chapter Chapter 13|13 pages

Fencing Stolen Property

chapter Chapter 14|3 pages

Murder for Hire

chapter Chapter 15|3 pages

Robbery and Extortion

A Case Example

chapter Chapter 16|12 pages

Homicide Investigations*

chapter Chapter 17|6 pages

Money Laundering

chapter Chapter 18|86 pages

Illegal Gambling

chapter Chapter 19|9 pages

Other Gambling Interests

chapter Chapter 20|20 pages

The Raid

chapter Chapter 21|10 pages

Interviews and Interrogations

chapter Chapter 22|12 pages

Court Preparation