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research!
I ordered my book during the end of the week and had my book for class on Monday.The book was in exellent condition!Thanks! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminology    5. Methodology    6. Research    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. Crime & criminology    10. Law / Criminal Procedure    11. Social research & statistics   

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Good Start
I am a former Army intelligence officer and I think that this was a good first cut at the topic.I was enrolled in a Homeland Security class that used this text.We studied the system and response of DHS and then the following week Katrina hit followed by Rita.What should have happened and what actually happened leave much to be fixed.The description of terrorism was so lacking that the instructor allowed me to teach the class.The information on chemical and biological agents looked like it came out of a Hazmat class manual.To be a better book it needs to be updated and revised.FEMA has free online classes which the authors should consider in their update. This book was great as no other book attempted to put together the area of homeland security under the new DHS.

Professor
This is an excellent book talking about the policies, organization, and functions of the Department of Homeland Security. The author's provide an historical overview of the terrorist threat which is concise and highlights the September 11 timeline. The life cycle of emergency managment is presented by introducing several case studies which provide incite into failures of preparedness and response to terrorist incidents worldwide. The importance of communications and technology is discussed to help prevent and deter terrorism in security organizations. It is a book that everyone in security management should read.

The dynamic that is Homeland Security
Introduction to Homeland Security provides a comprehensive view of the dynamics of homeland security in the United States from the view of experienced emergency management facilitators.This is accomplished by providing a historical overview of the terrorist threat which culminates with the September 11th terrorist attacks and thereafter the various legislative, executive orders and organizational actions which lead to the largest re-organization of the federal government in recent history which results in the formation and creation of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).An in-depth discussion and view of the pre-Katrina DHS are provided with applicable questions regarding the functionality and capabilities of this new department.Homeland security hazards are discussed with emphasis also placed on the safety and security of various aspects of the infrastructure of our society.The text also discusses the addition of prevention to the comprehensive emergency management life cycle of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.The book concludes with a discussion of the importance of effective communications with special emphasis placed on risk communications; the various types of technology being employed and various technology players and their activities; and, provides a discussion of the future of homeland security.
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Subjects:  1. Civil defense    2. Government - National    3. Government - U.S. Government    4. Government policy    5. National security    6. Political Freedom & Security - International Secur    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Political Science    9. Politics / Current Events    10. Politics/International Relations    11. Prevention    12. Public Policy - Regional Planning    13. Terrorism    14. United States    15. Political Science / Regional Planning    16. Social impact of disasters   

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Criminal Interrogation and Confessions: bias and distortion at work
Old material that has been rehashed a number of times, but it is necessary to read it in order to understand the bias that is inherent in contemporary investigations.It is clearly illustrated that there is no actual scientific approach, no consideration of alternative explanations, but instead there is only an attempt to obtain confessions.Inbau, Reid, and others have never included consideration of other, more scientifically supported discussions such as those by Gudjunsson and G. Wells.The writing in the book is not very good.It is overly simple in style, and the organization is also simple, but not informative.Read the book for history and for understanding, but not for factual, supported knowledge.

Still the interrogator's Bible
Decades after its first edition, this is still considered the best work on interrogating a criminal suspect.The authors walk you through every step, towards the goal of clearing the innocent and eliciting confessions fromthe guilty.No detail or nuance is left unexplored, not only of thesuspect's behavior, but of your own as well.This book is a must read foranyone involved in criminal justice. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Confession (Law)    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Forensic Science    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Police questioning    7. United States    8. Criminal investigation & detection   

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awful and outdated
I picked up this book and was shocked by the writing and research. Admittedly, this is a book based on science from ten years ago but some chapters are so bad I don't think the information was correct even then. Some chapters may be good, (fingerprints,questioned documents) but do not attempt any subject based on a real science- drug chemistry, DNA analysis, etc. As far as I can tell, these chapters were written by attorneys with no science training. They do not explain concepts very clearly I suspect because they do not really understand them. Save your money. With the current state of CSI madness there has got to be better "forensic science for attorneys/nonscientists" writing being published.

Perfect reference book
This book is a necessity for any criminal defense lawyer. This contains the information police use in their training and procedure, as well as what to expect from an expert witness. Outstanding references after each chapter on where to find additional information as well as your own experts. Not as many illustrations as previous editions, but much more up to date material such as DNA testing and the background information so any lay person can understand what the experts are doing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Law    2. Criminal Law    3. Evidence    4. Evidence, Criminal    5. Evidence, Expert    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Reference    8. United States    9. Civil law (general works)   

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Shaking habits
Originating from the Forensic University of Lausanne (Switzerland), the authors produced an up-to-date register of not only optico-physico-chemical skin impression developments, but also of their interpretation to produce a ridge (fingerprint, barefoot) individualization.Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal investigation    3. Fingerprints    4. Forensic Science    5. Forensic sciences    6. Identification    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology    9. Science    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Criminal investigation & detection    12. Law / Forensic Science   

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Power and corruption with a bullet
Having read this book was quite more of an eye opener than I would have liked to think in regards to what takes place in the hip-hop realm. It is quite unfortunate to read about what goes on with many of the hip-hop artists from an insider and investigator's point of view. The self-perpetuating, and often self-fulfilling lethality of hip-hop is something one could only hope would one day cease to exist. The corruption within the police force...I suppose when one can genetically remove human nature then this could end that.
NYPD Blue in a book
Parker is a true character, and he and Diehl really make this book into a conversation between him and me (or you, when you read it). I appreciate the attention lavished on the old-school (Jay bookends the story) and the explanation of the continental divide that started in the 90s.
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Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Crime    3. Crime And Criminals    4. Criminals    5. Genres & Styles - Rap & Hip Hop    6. Hip-hop    7. Law Enforcement    8. Murder - General    9. Music/Songbooks    10. New York    11. New York (State)    12. Other Miscellaneous Crimes    13. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    14. True Crime    15. True Crime / Espionage   

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Not up to West Hornbook Quality
I own all five first year West Hornbooks (Property, Contracts, etc.) and they all are a great help except for this one.It seems every time I have a question, this one doesn't have an answer.I love the other West Hornbooks, and after using the others, I just can't put this one in the same category for breadth, helpfulness or clarity.

A great help
This book was first recommended to me by an undergraduate professor as a tool for gaining a fundamental understanding of certain limited cases.However, after checking it out from the library on multiple occasions, Ifinally broke down and bought it.The authors present material in such away that even those subjects beyond the scope of my research becameinteresting. Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal law    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. United States   

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Firefighters for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
A great book about a great calling by a group of great authors and photographers.You're sure to enjoy it for years.

Gene Shalit's review on The Today Show 12/22
For everyone who has ever heard the siren's song of being a fireman, Firefighters from Hugh Lauter Levin, is a cavalcade of every facet, faucet, fact and artifact of firefighting; from the horse-drawn to the horse-power; the total picture of a valiant profession.

Firefighters...An Exceptional Effort
"Firefighters" is by far the most interesting narrative and visual accounting of fire service history that I have ever seen.It is perfect for anyone with an interest in the fire service.Each author does a great job with their chapter...including just the right amount of text complemented by many visuals that bring their words to life. Considering the quality of the book, and that every sale benefits the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty, I couldn't have made a better choice than to buy "Firefighters" as addition to my living room coffee table.You should buy the book...I'm glad I did...and you will be too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Fire Science    2. Fire Science And Technology    3. History: American    4. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    5. Politics - Current Events    6. Politics / Current Events    7. Technology    8. United States - General   

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Left Leaning Hoosier- Thank You for being a Hysterical Moron
any leftish baffon who writes comments like yours proves that i need to read the book. i look forward to a terrific read.

No ZERO stars option?
Does anyone even care that the "Author" John Miller, formerly of ABC's 20/20 and then the head of counterterrorism for the LAPD, is currently the Assistant Director of Public Affairs for the FBI in the BUSH regime...I mean...Administration.
page turner
Informative, yet entertaining...highlights mistakes in policy and intelligence without grinding a political axe. A must read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Government policy    3. History    4. History: American    5. Political Freedom & Security - Terrorism    6. Politics / Current Events    7. Prevention    8. September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001    9. Terrorism    10. United States    11. United States - 21st Century    12. Police & security services    13. Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle    14. USA   

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I,M PLEASE TO SAY THAT IT IS GOOD ORDERS THIS BOOK I WILL BE ORDER SOME MORE . THANK U ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Career/Job    3. Careers - General    4. Civil Service    5. Examinations, questions, etc    6. Police    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Study Guides    9. United States    10. Vocational guidance    11. Careers guidance    12. Police & security services    13. Study Aids / Tests   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminology    3. Law    4. Sociology    5. Crime & criminology    6. Law / Criminal Law   

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A must have for a criminal procedure class
This book is a clear and concise rendition of the law regarding criminal procedure.It includes all the cases that one would find addressed in a criminal procedure class.This book is worth its weight in gold if you area law student.It not only substituted flawlessly for my textbook (whichincidentally was written by the same two authors) but it was much easier tounderstand.The nuthsell series is one of the best outline seriesavailable in my opinion. I should point out however that the format is notthat of a traditional law outline.It reads like a book rather than like aregular bulletted outline.However I found that the narrative format madeit easy to understand the material.And unlike other outlines, this bookcan stand on its own for a quick overview of a topic rather than othertraditional outlines which require some familiarity with the subject beforethe outline makes any sense.I would reccomend this book and this seriesto anyone who needs to learn (quickly) about an area of law. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. United States    5. Courts & procedure    6. Criminal law   

Subjects:  1. Careers - Job Hunting    2. Examinations    3. Fire Science    4. Fire extinction    5. Firefighters    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Job descriptions    8. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Study guides    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Vocational guidance    14. Technology / Fire Science    15. assessment center; fire service advancement   

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Masterpiece -- The Art and Science of Interviewing and Interrogation
This book is the benchmark by which all other books on the art and science of interviewing and interrogation should be measured.It is truly a grand tour in every sense of the term.The text covers the greatest discoveries, techniques and practices in the field, and provides valuable insights by the authors, who are widely acknowledged experts and seasoned practitioners.The historical basis for truth-determining techniques is discussed at some length.However, the book really shines in its coverage of interviewing and interrogation theories and techniques developed over the past eighty years, paralleling the great advancements in law enforcement and psychology.The authors present a concise, insightful and balanced examination of the significant theories and theoreticians in the field, all the while drawing upon their substantial knowledge and expertise when evaluating and assessing the various theories and techniques discussed throughout the book.Their observations on interrogation ethics post 9-11 are thought-provoking.
Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
I have read several books on this topic in the past.I found this book to be very interesting and easy reading.It contained excellent information applicable for anyone involved in the field of interviewing. This Book Delivers
I have just finished reading this book and I am thoroughly impressed with it's attention to detail, usable procedures, and overall organization.It was a very quick read, and I now feel like an expert in the art of interrogation.I am already confidently putting these new techniques into practice and seeing results.If your goal is attaining the truth in an interview situation, buy & read this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Forensic Psychology    2. Forensic Science    3. Interviewing    4. Interviewing in law enforcement    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Police questioning    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Political Science    9. Politics/International Relations    10. Criminal investigation & detection    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Forensic Psychology   

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Civil rights    3. Criminal Investigation    4. Criminal Procedure    5. Law    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. United States    8. Crime & criminology    9. Criminal law    10. Social Science / Criminology   

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Good overview, not definitive
Unlike one of the other previous reviewers, though I am generally a conservative, I would agree with this book's primary conclusion: the NRA has had a disproportionate impact on the politics of gun control.
Politics of Gun Control - Another liberal hatchet job
I read this book because I was required to in College. It is painfully, obvious that it was written from a predetermined conclusion. The history of the NRA is especially vicious. The author chastises the NRA at several points for the NRA early support by Government by subsidies, use of Nat'l parks to train WWII soldiers how to shoot, etc. The author essential argument that anyone that has ever received support from Gov't has duty not to ever to oppose the government in anything. In the beginning he points out that this book he will not examine gun control polices in foreign countries, yet on several instances he cites them (Canada for instance) to make his point, but nevertheless totally neglects gun control failures such as England and Austrailia (See London Times 1/16/2000 for details on this) . He quickly glosses over concealed weapon laws citing statistics showimng their failure, when a number of policy studies have concluded the opposite that Concealed weapon laws do in fact reduce crime.If you want one-sided reading of gun control this is your best bet.

Not For Those Who Have Already Made Up Their Minds
I wonder if the reader from Glen Ellen CA and I read the same book?That review seemed to my mind an excellent example of tediously shaving facts to fit one's predilections- much more so than the actual work in question.Read more

Subjects:  1. Gun control    2. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    3. Politics / Current Events    4. Sociology    5. United States    6. Central government policies    7. Crime & criminology    8. USA    9. Violence in society   

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Important read for anyone interested in American Jurisprudence
Gideon's Trumpet is an account of Clarence Earl Gideon -- an indigent prisoner who took his Habeas case to the Supreme Court and spawned the 60's federal and state movement to establish legal representation for the outcast. His case, Gideon vs. Wainwright (1963), resulted in the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to overturn a 21-year-old ruling in Betts vs. Brady, and secured the right of legal representation for the accused who do not have the means to pay for a counsel in the United States.
Great Legal History
This outstanding book dissects Gideon v. Wainright, the landmark 1963 Supreme Court case which held that indigent criminal defendants are entitled to legal counsel at government expense.Lewis tells the story from the viewpoints of the lawyers, the judges, and Gideon himself.He mixes legal history with human interest stories; his writing is unfailingly clear; and he provides a wonderful primer on Supreme Court litigation.The particular issues in Gideon are no longer of burning public interest, but the broad message that our criminal justice system must protect basic human rights is more relevant than ever in 2005.Lawyers and laymen alike will enjoy the book.Six stars.

Well worth the time.
I was required to read "Gideon" as part of my summer reading in preparation for my first year of law school, and I am very glad that I did.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Gideon, Clarence Earl    3. History - General History    4. Legal History    5. Right to counsel    6. Sociology    7. Trials, litigation, etc    8. United States    9. Wainwright, Louie L    10. Wainwright, Louie L.    11. Law / Legal History   

Subjects:  1. Capital punishment    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminal justice, Administrati    4. Criminal justice, Administration of    5. Law    6. Penology    7. Sociology    8. United States   

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A college-type text; excellent info. on U.S. prisons!
This text provides both an excellent overview and an indepth analysis of the state of prisons in the United States.The graphics and tables are simply outstanding and are excellent teaching tools! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Corrections    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminals    4. Criminology    5. Penology    6. Punishment    7. Rehabilitation    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. United States    11. Law / Criminal Procedure    12. Penology & punishment    13. Rehabilitation of offenders   

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Excellent Text
This book is an outstanding reference on crime scene investigation. Gardner writes from experience after many years with the US Army's Criminal Investigation Division, an agency known for their superb crime scene skills. Gardner's book covers the many facets of crime scene investigation with particular emphasis on documentation, one of the most important aspects. He presents the Army's 18-step method for crime scene processing which the reader will find to be an excellent model to follow.
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Subjects:  1. Crime scene searches    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal investigation    4. Criminology    5. Evidence, Criminal    6. Forensic Science    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Criminal investigation & detection    11. Law / Forensic Science