The process of investigation : concepts and strategies for investigators in the private sector / / Charles A. Sennewald, John K. Tsukayama ; with contributions by David E. Zulawski and Douglas E. Wicklander.

• Author: ProQuest (Firm); Sennewald, Charles A., 1931-
• TeilnehmendeR: Tsukayama, John K.; ProQuest (Firm)
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Edition: 3rd ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: viii, 332 p. :; ill., map.

Table of Contents

The investigative process -- A comparison of public and private sectors -- Qualities of the investigator -- Managing the investigative function -- Undercover investigations -- Surveillance -- Background investigations -- Discovering covert crimes -- Interviews and interrogations -- An overview of the interview and interrogation process / by David E. Zulawski and Douglas E. Wicklander -- Evidence -- Written statements, admissions, and confessions -- The use of informants -- Report writing and note taking -- Problems arise : the what of investigation -- Crime and solution : the how of investigation -- Identifying suspects : the who of investigation -- Finding information : the where of investigation -- The time factor : the when of investigation -- Establishing motive : the why of investigation -- Imagery -- Computers in private sector investigations -- Targeted violence investigations.