Rossmo D. Kim (Texas State University San Marcos Usa) - Criminal Investigative Failures - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Avoid Major Investigative Traps What causes competent and dedicated investigators to make avoidable mistakes jeopardizing the successful resolution of their cases? Authored by a 21 - year police veteran and university research professor Criminal Investigative Failures comprehensively defines and discusses the causes and problems most common to failed investigations. More importantly it outlines realistic strategies for avoiding investigative pitfalls. Illuminated with case studies this practical resource examines three main reasons for investigative failure: Cognitive biases such as tunnel vision that lead to mistakes in reasoning Organizational traps such as groupthink that investigators fall prey to within their agencies Probability errors such as the prosecutor's fallacy in forensic science and criminal profiling The Dangers of Assumptions and Organizational Ego Authoritative contributors from a variety of disciplines elaborate on the aforementioned core points with commentary and case studies of well - known crimes. Written in a quick - to - grasp style this useful text provides practical advice for avoiding investigative failures. It is an invaluable reference for investigators looking to prevent future failures of justice and find the truth.
Title: Criminal Investigative Failures
Author(s): Rossmo D. Kim (Texas State University San Marcos Usa)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Barcode: 9781420047516
Pages: 400 Pages, 7 Tables, Black And White; 35 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 12/15/2008
Category: Biology, Life Sciences