Blackstone's Crime Investigators' Handbook

The Crime Investigators Handbook is a comprehensive guide for crime investigators, covering changes to legislative and professional practices, new and emerging crime types, and practical operational advice. It is essential for investigators and supervisors to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 672 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The Crime Investigators Handbook, now in its third edition, serves as a comprehensive and invaluable resource for crime investigators. Written in a straightforward and practical manner, it offers invaluable information and guidance to those engaged in criminal investigations. This handbook complements the learning outcomes from various development programs, including the Initial Crime Investigators Development Programme (ICIDP) Phases 2 and 3, as well as all Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) Level 2 investigations. It provides practical operational advice for a wide range of crime types that investigators and supervisors can expect to encounter in their work.

The third edition of the handbook is particularly noteworthy for its coverage of recent changes to legislative and professional practices. These changes include the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Achieving Best Evidence 2022, amendments to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, and Codes of Practice. The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime 2021, the Criminal Procedure Rules and Practice Directions 2020, which consolidates the Criminal Procedure Rules 2015 and subsequent amendments, are also extensively discussed.

In addition to these updates, the third edition of the handbook also delves into emerging crime types that have gained prominence in recent years. These include cyber crime, honor-based violence and abuse, child sexual exploitation, modern slavery, and stalking and harassment. Recognizing the evolving nature of crime, the handbook provides comprehensive insights and strategies for addressing these complex issues.

By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date resource, The Crime Investigators Handbook empowers crime investigators with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their field. Whether you are a novice investigator or a seasoned professional, this handbook is an essential tool for navigating the complexities of criminal investigations and achieving successful outcomes.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 100 x 180 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192867896
Edition number: 3 Revised edition