Osterburg, Ward: Criminal Investigation, 7th Edition

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Criminal Investigation: A Method for Reconstructing the Past presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation and provides a sound method for reconstructing a past event (i.e., a crime), based on three major sources of information—people, records, and physical evidence. Its tried-and-true system for conducting an investigation is updated with the latest techniques available, teaching the reader new ways of obtaining information from people.

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• Self-Assessment Question Bank     Enhance study sessions with the help of this online self-quizzing asset. Each question is presented in an interactive format that allows for immediate feedback. After answering each question, click “Submit” to see if you have answered correctly. Click here to access the question bank.
• Case Studies See topic-specific case studies designed to turn theory into practice. Each is followed by interactive scenario-based questions that allow for immediate feedback. Click on the downward arrow on the dark bar to go to a drop-down menu showing the eight case studies available. Click here.
• Interactive Exercises Practice what you learn from the book in fun, interactive exercises designed to enhance your practical skills. Click here to try the "Witness Interview" and "Crime Scene Simulation" exercises.
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