The Guide To The Certified Criminal Investigator Body Of Knowledge

Criminal investigators have a long list of duties. They must identify and secure a crime scene, conduct interviews of witnesses and victims, interrogate suspects, identify and properly collect evidence, and establish and maintain a chain of custody. Once an investigation is underway, the criminal investigator must demonstrate thorough knowledge of investigative techniques for misdemeanors or felonies and for violent or nonviolent crimes. The criminal investigator must also accurately and unbiasedly document each step in the investigative process as well as be proficient at testifying in a trial. **The Certified Criminal Investigator Body of Knowledge** prepares candidates for the Certified Criminal Investigator®, CCI® program, the first open source, peer-reviewed credential in the world. The program sets standards for criminal investigation in a time when certification for investigators is crucial to filling gaps in the field. This book covers all aspects of the criminal investigation process to enable candidates to meet the requirements of the program. It reviews the history and development of forensic studies, ethical behavior of the investigator, evidence collection and preservation, investigation management, and courtroom demeanor and testimony. Fulfilling a need for standardization of knowledge and competency in criminal investigation education, **The Certified Criminal Investigator Body of Knowledge** provides a thorough resource for the candidate preparing to become a criminal investigator. It also serves as a handy reference for the professional working through an investigation. Content: Front Cover Contents Taking the Exam Contributors American Board of Certified Criminal Investigators® Section I: Introduction to Forensic Science 1. Professional Conduct 2. History of Forensic Science 3. Developments of Forensic Science Section I: Practice Test Section II: Crime Scenes and Evidence 4. Crime Scene Investigation 5. Evidence 6. DNA Evidence 7. Blood Spatter Pattern Analysis 8. Postmortem Examination 9. Computer/Digital Forensics Section II: Practice Test Section III: Criminal Investigations and Trials 10. Management of Investigations 11. Interview, Interrogation, and Detecting Deceptio12. Criminal Trials Section III: Practice Test Section IV: Crime 13. Domestic Abuse 14. Homicide 15. Child Abuse 16. Female Sexual Predators 17. Cyberpredators Section IV: Practice Test Section V: Injuries and Fatalities 18. Injuries 19. Death Investigation 20. Death by Homicide 21. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 22. Death by Asphyxia, Fire, and Drowning 23. Death by Drugs and Poisoning 24. Sex-Related Homicide and Autoerotic Fatalities 25. Suicide and Equivocal Deaths Section V: Practice Test Section VI: The Psychological Autopsy26. Psychological Autopsy Section VI: Practice Test Practice Test: Answer Keys Bibliography Back Cover Criminal Investigators Must Identify And Secure A Crime Scene, Conduct Interviews Of Witnesses And Victims, Interrogate Suspects, Identify And Properly Collect Evidence, And Establish And Maintain Chain Of Custody. Once An Investigation Is Underway, A Ci Must Demonstrate Knowledge Of Investigative Techniques For Misdemeanor Or Felony And Violent Or Non-violent Crimes. A Ci Also Must Accurately And Unbiasedly Document Each Step In The Process And Be Proficient At Testifying At Trial. The Book Covers The History And Development Of Forensic Studies, Ethical Behavior Of The Investigator, Evidence Collection And Preservation, Investigation Management, And Courtroom Demeanor And Testimony. The Certified Criminal Investigator Body of Knowledge prepares candidates for the Certified Criminal Investigator®, CCI® program, the first open-source, peer-reviewed credential in the world. This book covers all aspects of the criminal investigation process to enable candidates to meet the requirements of the program. It reviews the history and development of forensic studies, ethical behavior of the investigator, evidence collection and preservation, investigation management, and courtroom demeanor and testimony.--Publisher's description 'Sensitive security information (SSI) is a category of sensitive but unclassified information under the United States government's information sharing and control rules. SSI plays a crucial role in all types of security. It is information obtained in the conduct of security activities which, if publicly disclosed, would constitute an unwarranted in In a proper court setting, experts in various fields are often asked to provide testimony and evidence on numerous professional topics. To be able to effectively testify in a courtroom requires knowledge, training, experience, and expertise. The materials presented in Certified Forensic Consultant Body of Knowledge provide the necessary information