ABSTRACT
This chapter provides the homicide supervisor with practical and specific considerations for formulating management objectives in the investigation of homicide. The structure of the department and how it is organized to perform investigative functions include selection and training of personnel for investigative assignment, management of investigative personnel, and the designated units responsible for conducting criminal investigations. The effective and professional investigation of homicide is the responsibility of the entire police organization and not just the individual investigator assigned to the case. Hence, efficient coordination of activities and procedures critical to the processing of the case is needed. The management and supervision of the homicide investigation can be separated into five specific segments. The case preparation for court and prosecution and any subsequent case analysis are separate prosecutorial and administrative functions, which do not apply to the following practical homicide investigation supervision techniques.
