Practical criminal investigations in correctional facilities. (©2002)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: William R. Bell.
• Other Names: Bell, William R, 1943-
• Contents: 1. Introduction to Prison Investigations. Crime Does Not Stop at the Prison Doors. Need for Prison Investigators -- 2. Drug Investigations. Overview. Methods of Drug Introduction in Prisons. Methods and Tools of the Prison Investigator. Staff Assistance. Typical Prison Drug Investigative Tactics. Rules of Engagement. Planning the Operation. Buy-Bust Operations. Buy-Walk Operations. Controlled Deliveries. Safety Guidelines for Undercover Drug Operations. Drug Drops. Use of an Unwitting Accomplice. Cigarettes as Contraband. Prescription Drug Sales. Clandestine Laboratories. Urinalysis Screens as a Weapon. Drug Deterrent Programs. Prison Drug Prices. Street Drug Prices. Facts about Marijuana. Physical Signs of Marijuana Use. Facts about Heroin. Physical Signs of Heroin Use. Puncture Wounds. Facts about Cocaine. Physical Signs of Cocaine Use. Facts about Methamphetamine. Inhalants -- 3. Escape Investigations. General Information. Duties of Prison Investigators. Investigative Tips -- 4. Solicitation Investigations. Types of Prison Solicitation Cases. Means Used in Prison Solicitation Cases. Murder for Hire. Investigator Tips on Solicitation Cases -- 5. Sex Offenses. Introduction. Colorado Revised Statutes Related to Prison Sex Crimes. The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Prison Sex Crimes. False Reporting. Precautions Against False Reporting. The Sexual Assault Investigation -- 6. Prison Undercover Operations. Introduction. The Criminal Element. Planning an Undercover Operation. Undercover Operations Inside the Prison. Precaution. Undercover Operations Outside the Prinson. Officer in Trouble -- 7. Confidential Informants. Introduction. Information from the Informant. Reasons Convicts Give Information. Confidential Informant Safety. Do's and Do Not's of Confidential Informant Use. Legislation Protection for Informants. Reliability of Informants. Informant Procedures. Standards of Conduct for Informants. Restricted Use of Informants. Documentation of Informants. Informant Questionnaire. Disclosure of Informant's Identity -- 8. Understanding the Convict. Introduction. "We" vs. "Them" Syndrome -- 9. Evidence Collection. Introduction. Definition of Evidence. Types of Evidence. Dynamics of a Crime Scene. Preliminary Investigation. Crime Scene Searches. Photographing the Crime Scene. Basic Evidence Collection. Death Investigations -- 10. The Importance of Intelligence. Introduction. Definition of Intelligence. Passive Intelligence. Active Intelligence. Processing Intelligence. Categorization of Intelligence. Access to Intelligence Files. Submission Criteria for Intelligence Information. Review Process. Dissemination -- 11. Affidavits and Warrants. Introduction. Affidavits. Search Warrants. Additional Search Information. Arrest Warrants. 41.1 Warrants. Civil Seizures -- 12. Court Preparation and Testimony. Introduction. Tips for Presenting Testimony. Trial Preparation -- 13. Internal Affairs Investigations. Introduction. Sexual Harassment. Investigating Sexual Harassment. Workplace Discrimination/Harassment. Staff Involvement in Drugs. Staff/Inmate Relationships. Investigating Staff/Inmate Relationships -- 14. What the Prosecutor Expects. Introduction. What a Prosecutor Looks for in a Department of Corrections Investigation -- 15. Theft Investigations. Prison Thefts. Theft by Deception. Investigating Theft by Deception in the Prison. Proactive Approach. Supplemental Security Income Social Security Theft. Motor Vehicle Theft. Burglary. Counterfeiting -- 16. Proactive Approaches to Conducting Prison Investigations. Prison Investigation. Outside Work Crews. Staff Training. Action Planning -- 17. Homicide and Other Inmate Deaths. Introduction. Death by Natural Causes. Death by Suicide. Accidental Deaths. Homicides. Prison Murder Weapons. Rule of Thumb for Time of Death -- App. Prison Investigator Survey.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, Fla : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Copyright Date: 2002
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 303 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 363.25; Forensic sciences; Forensic sciences -- Statistical methods; Criminal investigation; Forensic Sciences; Forensic Sciences -- statistics & numerical data; LAW -- Forensic Science; Criminal investigation; Forensic sciences; Forensic sciences -- Statistical methods; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0849311942; 9780849311949; 9781420040647; 1420040642; 9781466519466; 1466519460
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.