Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation

This book was shipped all over the the United States before arriving and when it did I was amazed from the start! Very knowledgeable and written well and I will use the I formation contained within to further my cold case investigations.

This text is a must for any criminal justice student or law enforcement officer. The book covers all aspects of the art of investigation. Only through real world experience will an investigator become an expert in this field, however this book lays a very solid foundation and contains many sound, tried and proven criminal investigative techniques. I have been a law enforcement agent for twenty years and this is one of the cornerstones in my personal library of law books. The seventh edition contains approximately 900 pages, but is a very interesting read. I have probably read most of it, including some chapters multiple times. The information inside the chapters is clearly written, easy to understand and no nonsense. This book should be required reading in every police academy in the country.

Dont let the thickness of the book fool ya! It is an excelent book, very easy to understand and excelent information.

The book was deceptive in size, however, it was needed for class. So the size would not have mattered. The book is easy to read and broken down nicely into smaller chapters.

Anyone in law enforcement knows this book - and hates the fact they should read it! This is one of those necessary evils...something you have to read, but wish you didn't. the information is solid, stands the test of time, and it is one ofthe best and most comprehensive investigation books avaiable. Make sure you get the study guide also!

The Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation by Charles E.O'Hara provides a particuarly informative and comprehensive insight into the specific areas of criminal investigation. The author includes detailed explanations and supports his theories with the use of factual information and case studies. As I am currently studying law, I have been searching for a text which provides me with detailed information and everything I need to know. This book certainly has it all. This is must-have for those studying criminal investigation.