Criminal Investigation (7th Edition)

Criminal Investigation (7th Edition)

By: James N. Gilbert  

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Average Customer Rating: 2.0 out of 5

With interest in criminal investigation at an all time high, the newest edition of this popular text is particularly useful. One of the most comprehensive reviews of the investigative process available, it covers the fascinating history and future implications of field. A thorough discussion of cutting-edge investigative methods and technology employed to combat emerging crimes prepares readers to enter the next generation of criminal investigation. Using detailed crime scene examples, it links specific investigative techniques and laboratory techniques that are most effective for each particular crime. Relevant websitesclose each chapter to guide readers to the wealth of Internet resources. Full discussion of methods and technology such as Low Copy DNA, the expanding federal DNA database (CODIS), ballistic fingerprinting, face recognition systems and biometrics.Features a variety of jobs such as a criminal profiler, ATF Special Agent, Gang Investigator, etc. to provide insight into individual job duties and case incidents. Complete exploration of narcotics and dangerous drug investigation. Includes detailed crime laboratory techniques. Links investigative techniques with all major types of property and violent crime. Covers emerging types of criminal activity such as consumer fraud, identity theft, computer crime, stalking, cyberstalking, hate crimes, and the latest drug crimes.  Serves as excellent resource for those currently in law enforcement.   

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Customer Review: 1 out of 5
Criminal police - You and your "Bear" character are both sickos. Why was this thug not prosecuted for assaulting people in the streets? People who were not even charged? This "Bear" is nothing but a violent criminal, judge, jury and executioner and you hold the sociopath up like some kind of hero. Dr. James N. Gilbert is it? What? Doctor of torture? Or Doctor of rationalization?

Customer Review: 3 out of 5
Okay, but not the best out there - It's pretty good for an intro to Criminal Justice class if you're taking the class in high school, but it's not that great for a college text. Some of the facts are misleading or are just plain wrong, and some of the opinions given go against what is actually done in the field.

On the otherhand, it does have a lot of pictures and there are some students who only get through the class b/c of the pictures. Then again, those are the students who grow up to be nobodies, so I would go for a book that has some pictures and is a little more insightful.

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