Private Security and the Investigative Process 4th Edition by Charles P Nemeth ISBN 1351037269 9781138489646

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ISBN 10: 1351037269
ISBN 13: 9781138489646
Author: Charles P Nemeth

Private Security and the Investigative Process 4th Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative Process

1.1 The Private Security Industry: Overview and Context

1.1.1 The Contemporary State of Private Security

1.1.2 Classifications and Functions of the Private Security Industry

1.2 The Private Security Industry and Privatization

1.3 The Role of Private Security and the Investigative Process

1.3.1 Investigative Activities Commonly Encountered by Private Security

1.4 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Notes

Chapter 2 General Characteristics of a Competent Investigator

2.1 Introduction

2.2 A Private versus Public Mentality

2.2.1 Objectivity and Investigative Practice

2.2.2 Logic and Investigative Practice

2.2.3 Perseverance, Diligence, and Investigative Practice

2.3 Human Relations Skills and Investigative Practice

2.4 Ethics and the Investigative Process

Notes

Chapter 3 Interview and Case Evaluation

3.1 Introduction: The Interview and the Investigator

3.2 Initial Interview

3.2.1 Initial Interview: Administrative Requirements

3.2.1.1 Authorization and Release

3.2.1.2 Interview Information or Fact Sheets

3.2.1.3 Follow-Up Letter

3.2.2 Recording Interview Impressions

3.3 Case Evaluation and Subsequent Interviews

Notes

Chapter 4 Witness Testimony and Evidence in the Private Security Industry

4.1 The Purpose of Witnesses

4.2 Types of Witnesses

4.2.1 Missing or Unknown Witnesses

4.2.2 Lay Witnesses

4.2.3 Expert Witnesses

4.2.3.1 Qualifications of the Expert

4.2.3.2 Sources of Expert Witnesses

4.2.3.3 Expert Service Contracts

4.2.4 Character Witnesses

4.3 Processing Witnesses

4.4 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 5 Collection of Information

5.1 The Nature of Information and the Rules of Collection

5.2 Leads and Contacts for the Private Investigator

5.3 Public Sources of Information

5.3.1 Federal Agencies

5.3.2 State and Local Agencies

5.4 Private Sources of Information

5.4.1 Directories, Databases, and Atlases

5.4.1.1 Business Databases

5.4.1.2 Miscellaneous Databases

5.4.2 Libraries

5.4.3 Newspapers

5.4.4 The Internet and Web-Based Searches

5.4.4.1 Social Media Searches

5.4.5 Professional Associations and Groups

5.4.6 Auto Records

5.5 The Background Investigation

5.6 Real Property Title Search

5.7 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 6 Collection of Evidence and Preservation of the Scene

6.1 Investigative Technique: Initial Scene Visitation

6.2 Investigative Technique: Preliminary Evidence Collection Strategies

6.3 Investigative Technique: Scene Sketches and Other Graphic Portrayals

6.3.1 Rules for Sketching

6.3.2 Rules for Measuring

6.4 Investigative Technique: Photographic Evidence

6.4.1 Location of Crime Scene

6.4.2 Photography and Special Applications

6.4.2.1 Vehicular Accidents and Related Auto Claims

6.4.2.2 Bodily Injuries and Photographic Method

6.4.2.3 Arson/Insurance Fraud and Photographic Evidence

6.4.2.4 Burglary/Criminal Trespass/Forcible Theft and Photographic Evidence

6.4.2.5 Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Photographic Evidence

6.5 Investigative Technique: Documentary Evidence

6.5.1 Police Records

6.5.1.1 Alcohol or Chemical Reports

6.5.1.2 Accident Reports

6.5.1.3 Domestic Relations Documentation

6.5.1.4 Radio Logs

6.5.1.5 Arrest Reports—Narcotics

6.5.1.6 Violence in the Workplace

6.5.1.7 Missing Person Reports

6.5.1.8 Disposition Sheets

6.5.1.9 Suspect Descriptions

6.6 Investigative Technique: Medical Records

6.7 Investigative Technique: Records Involving Economic Damages

6.8 Investigative Technique: Preservation of Evidence

6.9 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 7 Surveillance Techniques

7.1 Purposes and Functions

7.2 Tactics and Strategy in Surveillance

7.2.1 What Are the Steps of Surveillance?

7.2.2 The Precise Objective of Surveillance

7.2.3 The Location of Surveillance

7.2.4 Time of Surveillance

7.2.5 The Subject or Target of Surveillance

7.3 Surveillance: Preparatory Steps

7.3.1 Personal Behavior and Attire

7.3.2 Surveillance Equipment

7.3.2.1 CCTV Equipment

7.3.2.2 Photographic/Video Equipment

7.4 Types of Surveillance

7.4.1 Stationary Surveillance

7.4.2 Moving Surveillance

7.4.2.1 Foot Surveillance

7.4.2.2 Auto Surveillance

7.4.3 Hybrid and Other Special Surveillance Techniques

7.4.3.1 Foot and Auto Surveillance

7.4.3.2 Surveillance at Bus Stops

7.4.3.3 Use of Pretext

7.5 Surveillance Forms and Reports

7.6 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 8 Report Writing

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 Report Writing Promotes Efficiency in the Investigative Process

8.1.2 Reports and Memory

8.1.3 Investigative Reports and Organizational Method

8.1.4 Investigative Reports as Proof of Services Rendered

8.2 Investigative Report Writing: Standards for Authorship

8.2.1 Investigative Field Notes: A Preliminary Step

8.2.2 The Essential Qualities of an Investigative Report: Accurate, Brief, and Complete

8.2.3 Investigative Report Design

8.3 Standard Reports for the Private Investigator

8.3.1 Investigative Activity Reports

8.3.1.1 Daily Reports

8.3.1.2 Review Reports

8.3.1.3 Patrol and Observation Reports

8.3.1.4 Surveillance Reports

8.3.1.5 Missing Person Reports

8.3.1.6 Undercover Investigation Reports

8.3.1.7 Bomb Search Reports

8.3.1.8 Inspection Reports

8.3.1.9 Security Incident Reports

8.3.1.10 Investigative Reports

8.3.1.11 Traffic Reports

8.3.1.12 Property Reports

8.3.1.13 Basic Security Survey

8.3.2 Major Criminal Documentation

8.3.2.1 The Offense Report

8.3.2.2 Arrest Report

8.3.2.3 Defendant’s Statement

8.4 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 9 Investigative Method and Technique: Theft/Property Offenses

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Shoplifting and Retail Theft

9.2.1 Rationalizations and Justifications for Shoplifting and Retail Theft

9.2.2 Shoplifting Methods

9.2.3 Shoplifting Identification

9.2.4 Shoplifting Investigation

9.3 Internal Theft by Employees

9.3.1 Reasons and Rationales for Internal Theft

9.3.2 Theft Strategies

9.3.3 Investigating Theft

9.3.4 Obtaining Confessions or Statements

9.4 Burglary and the Private Investigator

9.5 Defensive Techniques to Minimize Property Losses from Theft and Burglary

9.5.1 Tactics and Strategies

9.5.1.1 Site Security Surveys and Their Application

9.5.1.2 Determining Organizational Characteristics

9.5.1.3 Theft Tests

9.6 Missing or Stolen Property

9.7 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 10 Investigative Method and Technique: Insurance Cases

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Investigative Application and Method in Specific Cases

10.2.1 Insurance Property Claims in Fire and Arson

10.2.2 Workers’ Compensation

10.2.3 Disability Claims

10.2.4 Auto Liability Claims

10.2.4.1 Policy Declaration

10.2.4.2 Processing the Auto Liability Case

10.3 Special Problems: Auto Theft, Fraud, and Parts Pilferage

10.3.1 Auto Identification Systems

10.3.1.1 VIN Systems

10.3.1.2 Parts

10.4 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 11 Investigative Method and Technique: Background Investigations

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Background Investigation Basics

11.3 Background Issues

11.3.1 Establishing Identity

11.3.2 Employment History

11.3.3 Credit History

11.4 Alternative Methods of Background Review

11.4.1 References

11.4.2 Consultative Services

11.4.3 The Polygraph Test

11.5 Comprehensive Background Report

11.6 Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 12 The Security Office: Administrative Issues

12.1 Some General Principles of Office Administration

12.2 Timekeeping Methods

12.3 The Value of Administrative Documents

  12.3.1 Software Considerations

12.4 Filing Systems

  12.4.1 Setup and Maintenance

  12.4.2 Tickler Files

  12.4.3 Software Considerations

12.5 Billing

12.5.1 Software Considerations

12.6 Conclusion

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