Lawtech Publishing Group: 57 books

Understand how the interview and interrogation processes interrelate. This book covers the interview, setting, question formation, background considerations and rapport building. Includes interpretations of verbal and physical behavior ("body language"). The interrogation section covers...

Knowing the proper procedures for handling an informant is important for officers. The material in this manual was developed through the misfortune of many who have used informants. Use of the manual will help maintain the integrity of the department, the controlling officer, and the investigation.

This text is designed to provide students with a basic theoretical and practical understanding of the management, legal and ethical issues regarding covert operations that are applicable within multiple levels of government agencies. Management issues covered include; selection and rotation of personnel,...

An introductory text for students entering the field, or professionals seeking continued professional development in the area of psychological stress and critical incidents. Includes cases studies and suggested checklists. This text is appropriate for criminal justice, criminal investigation, and...

An introduction to the concepts of the procedures of crime scene observation, note taking, photography and report writing. Includes an introduction to the preparation of visual exhibits for court presentation. Specific crimes include: assaults, sexual assaults, death investigations, computer crime,...

This text is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the evolution of the methods for conducting narcotics investigations. Interaction among law enforcement agencies as well as contemporary factors regarding investigative complexity will be examined. Students will also be exposed...

A quick reference for definitions of terms that are specific to the Criminal Justice System. It is recommended reading for academic and vocational training and promotional exams.

This text is designed to provide students with a basic and philosophical understanding of the investigatory processes regarding crimes against persons: death investigations crimes against persons; specially assault/battery, robbery, kidnapping and sex crimes investigations. Students will explore the...

This text is designed to provide students with a basic and philosophical understanding of the investigatory process regarding conspiracy crime(s). Through this text, students will explore the fundamental and advanced features of investigation, duties and responsibilities of relevant criminal justice...

Already in wide use as a Basic Accident Investigation text, this book is packed with practical and proven methods for officers investigating and reporting traffic collisions. From on-scene arrival through measurement, skid mark analysis, photography and evaluation, techniques for every aspect of Collision...

This text is designed to introduce the concepts involved in planning for and managing a mass casualty and/or a mass fatality incident from the local to regional to national perspectives. Topics include natural, accidental and intentional events, analyzing local resources, and how to request and receive...

An introduction to the investigative concepts involved in the dynamics of processing the aftermath of a criminal incident. Covers how to respond to crime scenes, and examines the multitude of responsibilities involved, such as: the identifying and preserving evidence, isolating and interviewing witnesses,...

This guide includes information regarding drug paraphernalia, symptoms of influence, effects, duration, methods of ingestion, overdose symptoms, field drug testing procedures, gateway drugs, a street slang glossary and more. It also includes 208 color photos of illicit street drugs including GHB, Rohypnol, ecstasy, jimson weed and spice.

This guide could save your life! Compiled and edited by a 25 yr. veteran Police Officer and Certified Criminal Analyst, the guide contains 220 images of unique weapons and amazing and clever methods of concealment. Each item is captioned with the circumstances around its seizure or discovery. This...