Criminal Investigative Failures


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<p><strong>Avoid Major Investigative Traps</strong></p><p>What causes competent and dedicated investigators to make avoidable mistakes jeopardizing the successful resolution of their cases? Authored by a 21-year police veteran and university research professor <strong>Criminal Investigative Failures</strong> comprehensively defines and discusses the causes and problems most common to failed investigations. More importantly it outlines realistic strategies for avoiding investigative pitfalls.</p><p>Illuminated with case studies this practical resource examines three main reasons for investigative failure: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Cognitive biases such as <em>tunnel vision</em> that lead to mistakes in reasoning</li> <p> </p> <li>Organizational traps such as <em>groupthink</em> that investigators fall prey to within their agencies</li> <p> </p> <li>Probability errors such as the <em>prosecutor’s fallacy</em> in forensic science and criminal profiling</li> </ul><p><strong>The Dangers of Assumptions and Organizational Ego</strong></p><p>Authoritative contributors from a variety of disciplines elaborate on the aforementioned core points with commentary and case studies of well-known crimes. Written in a quick-to-grasp style this useful text provides practical advice for avoiding investigative failures. It is an invaluable reference for investigators looking to prevent future failures of justice and find the truth.</p>
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