TY - BOOK AU - Tong,Stephen AU - Bryant,Robin AU - Horvath,Miranda TI - Understanding criminal investigation T2 - Wiley series in the psychology of crime, policing, and law SN - 9780470682371 AV - HV8073 .T66 2009eb U1 - 363.25 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Chichester, UK, Malden, MA PB - Wiley-Blackwell KW - Criminal investigation KW - LAW KW - Forensic Science KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Understanding Criminal Investigation; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; List of Abbreviations; About the Authors; Series Preface; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: A Brief History of Crime Investigation; 2 Theories of Criminal Investigation; 3 Forms of Reasoning and the Analysis of Intelligence in Criminal Investigation; 4 Offender Profiling; 5 Eyewitness Evidence; 6 Investigative Interviewing; 7 Assessing Performance: Quantity or Quality?; 8 Criminal Investigation in Context; 9 Professionalising Investigation; 10 Conclusion: Future Challenges in Criminal Investigation N2 - 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 investigation; Outlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operate; Illustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigation; Places clear emphasis on the multi-discipl UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470682388 ER -