Murder at 144: A Student Investigative File

Murder at 144: Student Investigative File is an active problem-solving text that invites students to assume the role of a lead investigator on a case. It contains hypothetical crimes and fact patterns, and students review crime scene illustrations, follow case updates, and use example legal documentation to build their case. The investigation culminates in a charge and other court-related outcomes, and students learn how to solve the crime while using appropriate investigative techniques and correct application of the law.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 110 pages
\n Publication date: 30 December 2020
\n Publisher: Cognella, Inc
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Murder at 144: Student Investigative File is an engaging and problem-solving text that presents hypothetical crimes and fact patterns. The text begins with a crime being reported to the local police department, and students are tasked with assuming the role of a lead investigator. They review crime scene illustrations, follow case updates, and utilize example legal documentation to build their case. The investigation culminates in a charge and other court-related outcomes, which require the research of relevant case law.

Throughout the text, students learn how to solve the crime while employing appropriate investigative techniques and applying the law correctly. Investigative updates and worksheets are included to assist students in organizing and building their case while developing professional record-keeping and report writing skills. This affordable text/workbook fosters students' knowledge of crime scene procedures, investigative techniques, interviews, subpoenas, probable cause, search warrants, complaints, arrest warrants, direct versus indirect evidence, plain view evidence, and more.

Murder at 144: Student Investigative File is part of From the Files of Fanelli and Moscato: An Investigative Criminal Justice Series, a collection of scenario-based textbooks and active learning materials designed to help students cultivate critical thinking and investigative skills while applying their knowledge of key criminal justice principles, techniques, and theories.

\n Weight: 260g\n
Dimension: 203 x 254 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781793531919\n \n