Overview

Since the publication of the first edition of this volume, many new certification programs have begun in private and community colleges, including a course designed by the author for Boston University and a specialty certification by the U.S. Association for Professional Investigators. Reflecting the surge in interest into the investigative field, this second edition of the bestselling Practical Handbook for Private Investigators contains more than 20 percent new material and has been adopted as required material in several new certification programs. This book describes the range of investigations for which a professional investigator's services might be required, including fraud detection and investigation, surveillance, arson and insurance, skip tracing, and missing persons. Packed with case studies and examples drawn from the author's 33 years of experience, this handy resource covers everything from how to set up, market, and run an agency to the ethics of confidentiality and conflict of interest. It includes sections on how to get licensed, how to use various lo- and high-tech investigative tools including the internet, and how to take statements and implement effective interview and interrogation tactics by the non-law enforcement professional. New information in the second edition includes an updated and revised job description, realistic earning capabilities, and future outlook for the profession; new case studies involving legal investigatory practices and how to navigate the most recent privacy legislation; additional advice on case file management with examples of new paperwork and updated forms; and increased information on fraud and domestic cases, as well as the component method of criminal defense investigations. Designed as an up-to-date, nuts-and-bolts learning tool for students and as a day-to-day reference resource for the investigative professional of any type or level of experience, the Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators, Second Edition provides an unparalleled guide to the ins and outs of the world of today's private investigator.

Full Product Details

Author:   Rory J. McMahon, CLI, CFE (Investigation Education Consultants, Parkland, Florida, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9780849370458

ISBN 10:   0849370450
Pages:   440
Publication Date:   01 February 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781439887226
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction Job Outlook Earnings Skills Needed to Become a Successful Investigator Three Methods That Investigators Use To Obtain Information What is an Investigator? Attributes of a Successful Investigator Foundations of Investigation Types of Investigation Assignments Performed by a Professional Investigator Sources of Information Undercover Operations in Business Settings Asset Protection - Loss Prevention - Access Control Interviews, Interrogation, and Taking Statements Introduction to Interviews Purpose of the Interrogation Taking Statements Legal Investigations The Legal Investigator Structure of the U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Habeas Corpus Criminal and Civil Procedure The Concept of Crime The Effective Limits of Criminal Law The Authority to Arrest Investigative Detention Short of Arrest - Stop and Frisk Searches Interrogating the Accused The Trial Legal Investigations Role of the Legal Investigator Evidence Conducting Legal Investigations Case Study: United States v. Nancy Walter Fraud Investigation Corporate Fraud Economic Crime Schemes White-Collar Crime Corporate Crime How to Conduct a Criminal Fraud Defense Investigation Case Study: Investigative Methodology Appendix 6.1: Sample Activity Reports Computer Crime Computer Crimes Computer Fraud The Computer Crime Investigator Investigative Methodology Areas of Computer Abuse Institutional Vulnerability Criminal Investigation The Investigative Function Role of the Criminal Investigator Reasons for Investigating Crime Limitations on Solving Cases Investigative Theory and Methods Types of Evidence Uses of Evidence Development of a Set of Suspects Methods of Investigation Phases of the Investigation Rules of Evidence Role of the Police Government Agencies Nuts and Bolts Conducting a Criminal Investigation Case Studies Component Method (TM) of Criminal Defense Investigation The Grand Jury Insurance and Arson Investigation Insurance Risk Probability Ideal Requirements for Insurability Insurance Contracts Negligence Insurance Adjusting Types of Insurance Government Regulation of Insurance Domestic Investigations Due Diligence and Background Investigations Due Diligence Investigations Scope of Investigations Content of Investigations Legal Constraints Preemployment Screening Locates and Skip Tracing The Basics of Skip Tracing Relevant Federal and State Statures Beginning the Process Skip Tracing Resources Searching for Financial and Business Information Searching for Legal Information Search Engines Internet Sites Government Records Surveillance General Rules Presurveillance Foot Surveillance Automobile Surveillance Stakeouts Tactics Surveillance Equipment Technical Surveillance Glossary Service of Process Types of Service Proof of Service Pitfalls to Avoid Testifying in Court Pre-Trail The Trial Ethics Confidentiality and Privacy Truth Keep Informed Promote Education and Advocacy Business Conduct Avoid Conflicts of Interest Fair Representation to Clients Treatment of Competitors Legal Issues Render Services That Match Your Qualifications Reporting Compensation Advertising Client Relations Testimony Equal Rights Finding a Niche How to Find Your Niche Double Check Your Choices Operating a Professional Investigative Agency Choosing a Name Form of Operation Location Pricing Bookkeeping Business Problems Licenses and Permits Taxes TIPS for Operating Your Agency Case File Management Professional Associations National Associations International Associations State Associations Getting Licensed

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