Criminal Investigative Failures

Criminal Investigative Failures

EnglishHardback
Rossmo D. Kim
Taylor & Francis Inc
EAN: 9781420047516
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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.

EAN 9781420047516
ISBN 1420047515
Binding Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Publication date December 15, 2008
Pages 400
Language English
Dimensions 234 x 156
Country United States
Readership General
Authors Rossmo D. Kim
Illustrations 7 Tables, black and white; 35 Illustrations, black and white