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Criminal Investigative Failures Hardback - 2008 - 1st Edition

by D. Kim Rossmo

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Authored by a 21-year police veteran and university research professor, this work comprehensively defines and discusses the causes and problems most common to failed investigations. More importantly, it outlines realistic strategies for avoiding investigative pitfalls.

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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.

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  • Title Criminal Investigative Failures
  • Author D. Kim Rossmo
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 400
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Publication date 2008-12-15
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781420047516 / 1420047515
  • Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 in (23.37 x 15.75 x 3.05 cm)
  • Category Legal Reference / Law Profession
  • Library of Congress subjects Evidence, Criminal, Forensic sciences
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008018920
  • Dewey Decimal Code 363.25

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