Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
About the series editor and authors
Foreword by the series editor
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction to the investigative process
Learning objectives
Introduction
History
Critical thinking activity 1.1
Professionalising investigations
Powers and legislation
Policing spotlight
Evidence-based policing
Critical thinking activity 1.2
Volume crime
Policing spotlight
Reflective practice 1.1
Impressions of criminality
Reflective practice 1.2
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Chapter 2 Key principles of criminal investigation
Learning objectives
Introduction
Investigative mindset
1. Understanding the source of the material
2. Planning and preparation
3. Examination
4. Recording and collation
5. Evaluation
Bias
Evidence-based policing
Initial stages
Golden hour principles
Victims
Scenes
Policing spotlight
Suspects
Witnesses
Log
Families and community
Physical evidence
Reflective practice 2.1
Intelligence
Preventing contamination
Policing spotlight
Lines of responsibility
Critical thinking activity 2.1
Policing spotlight
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Chapter 3 Investigative practice
Learning objectives
Introduction
Material attrition
Decision making
Investigative decision making
Reflective practice 3.1
Policing spotlight
Evaluation
Hypotheses and inferences
Reasoning
House-to-house strategies
Critical Thinking Activity 3.1
Media strategies
Critical thinking activity 3.2
TIE strategies
Policing spotlight
Suspects
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading.

Chapter 4 Witness and victim management
Learning objectives
Introduction
Witnesses: Understanding the initial investigation approach
Evidence-based policing
Policing spotlight
Critical thinking activity 4.1
A case study: R versus Iqbal
Special measures
Reflective practice 4.1
Why are special measures important?
Case study: R versus PR
Critical thinking activity 4.2
Intermediaries and special measures
Cross-examination and special measures
Avoiding assumption and assessing witness requirements
Reliability and credibility
Policing Spotlight
Evidence-based policing
The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Chapter 5 Investigative interviewing
Learning objectives
Introduction
Historical development of investigative interviewing
Reflective practice 5.1
Principles of investigative interviewing
Policing spotlight
Interviewing models: PEACE
Planning and preparation
Engage and explain
Account, clarification, challenge
Closure
Evaluation
Reflective practice 5.2
The caution
Policing spotlight
Reflective practice 5.3
Significant statements
Policing spotlight
Special warnings
Critical thinking activity 5.1
Bad character evidence
Questioning styles
Reflective practice 5.4
Conducting the interview
Introduction
Topics
Probing
Challenges
Critical thinking activity 5.2
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Chapter 6 Specialist support
Learning objectives
Introduction
Origins of experts
Search advisors
Policing spotlight
Critical thinking activity 6.1
Financial investigators
Reflective practice 6.1
Communications data
Policing spotlight.

Social media
Facial biometrics
Body-worn video
Evidence-based policing
Profiling
Multi-agency investigations
Policing spotlight
Experts
Policing spotlight
Best evidence
Critical thinking activity 6.2
Policing spotlight
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Chapter 7 Covert methods
Learning objectives
Introduction
Overview of covert methods
Human Rights Act 1998
Policing spotlight
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
Necessity
Policing spotlight
Critical thinking activity 7.1
Proportionality
Evidence-based policing
Collateral intrusion
Surveillance
Critical thinking activity 7.2
Covert human intelligence sources
Covertness
Authority levels
Reflective practice 7.1
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Chapter 8 Complex cases
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Reflective practice 8.1
Critical incidents
Critical thinking activity 8.1
Community impact assessments
Evidence-based policing
Communications strategy
Internal communications
Policing spotlight
Critical thinking activity 8.2
External communications
Media engagement
Policing spotlight
Reflective practice 8.2
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Chapter 9 Measuring investigative success
Learning objectives
Introduction
Reflective practice 9.1
Investigative success?
Statistics
Convictions
Evidence-based policing
Evaluations
Critical thinking activity 9.1
Reports
The Scarman report
Royal commission on criminal justice
The Byford report
Reflective practice 9.2
The Macpherson report
The Patten report
The Bichard report
Enquiry themes
Complaints and accountability.

Critical thinking activity 9.2
Disclosure
Evidence-based policing
Policing spotlight
Conclusion
Summary of key concepts
Check your knowledge
Further reading
Sample answers
References
Index.