Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators

The third edition of this popular volume continues to supply an up-to-date, nuts-and-bolts learning tool for students and an everyday reference for investigative professionals at all levels.

Introduction. Skills Needed to Become a Successful Investigator. Foundations of Investigation. Interviews, Interrogation, and Taking Statements. Legal Investigations. Fraud Investigation. Computer Crime. Criminal Investigation. Death Investigation.Terrorism Investigations. Insurance and Arson Investigation. Domestic Investigations. Due Diligence and Background Investigations.Locates and Skip Tracing. Surveillance. Service of Process. Testifying in Court. Ethics. Finding a Niche. Getting Licensed Operating a Professional Investigative Agency. Professional Associations. Index.