Private security and the investigative process. ([2020])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By Charles P. Nemeth.
• Authors: Nemeth, Charles P, 1951-
• Contents: Contents Preface............................................................................................................................................ xiii Acknowledgments.............................................................................................................................xv Author Bio.......................................................................................................................................xvii Chapter 1 Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative Process................1 1.1 The Private Security Industry: Overview and Context......................................1 1.1.1 The Contemporary State of Private Security........................................1 1.1.2 Classifications and Functions of the Private Security Industry............3 1.2 The Private Security Industry and Privatization................................................4 1.3 The Role of Private Security and the Investigative Process............................. 11 1.3.1 Investigative Activities Commonly Encountered by Private Security................................................................................... 14 1.4 Conclusion and Final Thoughts........................................................................ 17 Notes............................................................................................................................ 19 Chapter 2 General Characteristics of a Competent Investigator..................................................23 2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................23 2.2 A Private versus Public Mentality....................................................................23 2.2.1 Objectivity and Investigative Practice.................................................26 2.2.2 Logic and Investigative Practice.........................................................27 2.2.3 Perseverance, Diligence, and Investigative Practice...........................29 2.3 Human Relations Skills and Investigative Practice.......................................... 31 2.4 Ethics and the Investigative Process................................................................ 33 Notes............................................................................................................................ 43 Chapter 3 Interview and Case Evaluation.................................................................................... 47 3.1 Introduction: The Interview and the Investigator............................................. 47 3.2 Initial Interview................................................................................................48 3.2.1 Initial Interview: Administrative Requirements.................................49 3.2.1.1 Authorization and Release...................................................50 3.2.1.2 Interview Information or Fact Sheets.................................. 51 3.2.1.3 Follow-Up Letter................................................................. 71 3.2.2 Recording Interview Impressions....................................................... 74 3.3 Case Evaluation and Subsequent Interviews.................................................... 75 Notes............................................................................................................................ 79 Chapter 4 Witness Testimony and Evidence in the Private Security Industry............................ 81 4.1 The Purpose of Witnesses................................................................................ 81 4.2 Types of Witnesses...........................................................................................82 4.2.1 Missing or Unknown Witnesses..........................................................82 4.2.2 Lay Witnesses......................................................................................83 4.2.3 Expert Witnesses.................................................................................85 4.2.3.1 Qualifications of the Expert.................................................85 4.2.3.2 Sources of Expert Witnesses...............................................93 4.2.3.3 Expert Service Contracts.....................................................94 4.2.4 Character Witnesses............................................................................96 4.3 Processing Witnesses.......................................................................................96 4.4 Conclusion........................................................................................................99 Notes............................................................................................................................99 Chapter 5 Collection of Information.......................................................................................... 103 5.1 The Nature of Information and the Rules of Collection................................ 103 5.2 Leads and Contacts for the Private Investigator............................................. 106 5.3 Public Sources of Information........................................................................ 108 5.3.1 Federal Agencies............................................................................... 110 5.3.2 State and Local Agencies.................................................................. 111 5.4 Private Sources of Information...................................................................... 113 5.4.1 Directories, Databases, and Atlases.................................................. 113 5.4.1.1 Business Databases............................................................ 115 5.4.1.2 Miscellaneous Databases................................................... 115 5.4.2 Libraries............................................................................................ 116 5.4.3 Newspapers....................................................................................... 117 5.4.4 The Internet and Web-Based Searches............................................. 118 5.4.4.1 Social Media Searches....................................................... 118 5.4.5 Professional Associations and Groups.............................................. 118 5.4.6 Auto Records..................................................................................... 119 5.5 The Background Investigation........................................................................ 119 5.6 Real Property Title Search............................................................................. 122 5.7 Conclusion...................................................................................................... 125 Notes.......................................................................................................................... 125 Chapter 6 Collection of Evidence and Preservation of the Scene............................................. 129 6.1 Investigative Technique: Initial Scene Visitation........................................... 129 6.2 Investigative Technique: Preliminary Evidence Collection Strategies.......... 133 6.3 Investigative Technique: Scene Sketches and Other Graphic Portrayals....... 144 6.3.1 Rules for Sketching........................................................................... 144 6.3.2 Rules for Measuring.......................................................................... 147 6.4 Investigative Technique: Photographic Evidence........................................... 148 6.4.1 Location of Crime Scene................................................................... 150 6.4.2 Photography and Special Applications............................................. 150 6.4.2.1 Vehicular Accidents and Related Auto Claims................. 150 6.4.2.2 Bodily Injuries and Photographic Method........................ 154 6.4.2.3 Arson/Insurance Fraud and Photographic Evidence......... 156 6.4.2.4 Burglary/Criminal Trespass/Forcible Theft and Photographic Evidence...................................................... 156 6.4.2.5 Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Photographic Evidence...... 157 6.5 Investigative Technique: Documentary Evidence.......................................... 159 6.5.1 Police Records................................................................................... 159</P&gt
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 363.28/9; Private investigators -- United States; Criminal investigation -- United States; Criminal investigation; Private investigators; United States; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351037266; 1351037269; 9781351037235; 1351037234; 9781351037259; 1351037250; 9781351037242; 1351037242
• Related ISBNs: 9781138489646
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 09, 2019).
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