Blackstone's Senior Investigating Officers' Handbook

The Blackstone Senior Investigating Officers Handbook is a comprehensive guide for officers investigating serious, major, and organized crime, providing step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the investigation process. It covers decision-making, setup, management, strategies, policy logs, victim, family, and community management, liaison with the media, suspect and witness management, TIE enquiries, child sexual exploitation, and investigating sudden and unexplained infant deaths. The sixth edition includes a new chapter on investigating suspicious missing persons and has been updated to reflect new changes and processes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The Blackstone Senior Investigating Officers Handbook is a comprehensive resource designed to meet the reference needs of officers involved in investigating serious, major, and organized crime. It offers step-by-step guidance on all the essential considerations, procedures, and processes for a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), regardless of whether they are taking on this role at the initial stages of an investigation or at more advanced levels. The handbook is organized into chapters that cover various aspects of the investigation, including decision-making and the initial response, setting up and managing an investigation, investigative strategies, policy logs, victim, family, and community management, liaison with the media, suspect and witness management, conducting TIE (Trace, Investigate, and Evaluate) enquiries, child sexual exploitation, and investigating sudden and unexplained infant deaths.

Each chapter is packed with valuable information, including checklists, key points, and real-life case studies, to help explain the processes and their significance in a complex investigation. The sixth edition of the handbook has been extensively updated and refreshed to reflect the latest changes and processes applicable to each individual section. Whether you are a practicing SIO, conducting reviews, or have a professional interest in serious and major crime investigation, this title is considered an invaluable resource. It is widely regarded as the essential reference book within the broader SIO community and serves as a highly practical tool for anyone aspiring to become an SIO or seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field.

Weight: 898g
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192855985
Edition number: 6 Revised edition