Subjects:  1. Appellate procedure    2. Courts    3. Courts - General    4. Criminal Law    5. Criminal Law - General    6. Criminal Procedure    7. Jurisprudence    8. Law    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. United States    11. Law / Jurisprudence   

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Quick & Very Fast
I received my books within days NOT weeks as thought, had a chance to review the book before my classes started.
The best textbook on corrections available!
I'm using this textbook in my community college course on corrections -- and I can't image how any book could be better.The book is built around a theme of professionalism in corrections and makes me want to work as a corrections officer -- and makes me want to improve the field.If you are interested in a career in corrections this book is for you -- whether or not you are currently in school.

The best textbook on corrections available!
I'm using this textbook in my community college course on corrections -- and I can't image how any book could be better.The book is built around a theme of professionalism in corrections and makes me want to work as a corrections officer -- and makes me want to improve the field.If you are interested in a career in corrections this book is for you -- whether or not you are currently in school. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. History    2. History: World    3. Modern - 21st Century    4. Penology    5. Sociology    6. Law / Criminal Law   

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Introduction to Criminal Justice (with CD) by Larry J. Siegel
Criminology and criminal justice has been the subject of a lot of research. Critical criminology has evolved over the past two decades and a number of new sub-branches have developed.Most popular research would be improved by greater emphasis on the branch of criminology known as "Minarchist Realism" or "Libertarian Realism."
Review for Criminal Justice Book
The book was in excellent condition and I recieved the in only a few days of ordering.

Excellent Book
Siegel brings the world of CJ to people like on one else can. he is excellent at taking what would be incredibly complicated concepts and making them easy for anyone to understand yet maintain a complete and rich text that has everything an undergrad CJ class would need. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminal law    5. Criminology    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. United States    9. Courts & procedure    10. Crime & criminology    11. Law / Criminal Procedure    12. Sociology, Social Studies   

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Excellent
I went to the Wicklander seminar recently.The book was just as great as the class, I'm very fortunate to have been able to go and receive the book.Thanks!

Excellent Reference
This is an excellent referecne book for anyone involved in both private and public sector interviews.

A great book for any investigator
This was a very informative book.I highly recommend this book for anyone dealing with interviews and interrogations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal Procedure    4. Forensic Science    5. Law    6. Police questioning    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Politics / Current Events    9. United States    10. Criminal investigation & detection    11. Law / Forensic Science   

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A Topic always worth thinking about, but not a convincing book
The facts of Prejean's first book have been disputed by victims and others. The truth isn't always obvious, but putting together Prejean's remarks in her book about Robert Lee Willie; the interviews that they both gave; Debbie Morris's account of what Prejean told her; the testimony of other witnesses, I'd have to say that she was lying when she described him as remorseful, and her credibility is compromised.Prejean is also willfully gullible when it comes to her advisees; she isn't so trusting with everyone. The first part of this book deals with the cases of two executed men whom Prejean claims were innocent. I don't know whether to believe her or not.
Three Florida cases: Jerry Rogers, Roy Swafford, Peter Ventura
Jerry Layne Rogers, Sr. -- wrongfully convicted and innocent. From 1989 - 1992, I was his investigator at CCR [The Office of Capital Collateral Representative, a state agency representing death-sentenced persons].
A Devastating Read
For those of us who like to think that the justice system of the USA is the best in the world, the contents of this book will be nothing less than devastating.Sr. Helen details how two men, both probably innocent, were executed in spite of the purported "safeguards" in the death penalty process.Revealed for all to see is a "justice" system that has become corrupt, populated with judges and prosecutors whose passion for justice has been expropriated by a passion for the law, with The Law the end, instead of merely a servant of justice.As an example, an appeal submitted by one of these two men's attorneys was titled "Notice of Appeal" instead of "Petition for Appeal" and so the Virginia Supreme Court refused to review the case--then and forever, in spite of strong new DNA evidence that showed this man was probably innocent.This was a very powerful argument against the death penalty, and against the legalism that has almost entirely taken over our courts. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Capital Punishment    2. Criminal Law    3. Criminology    4. Criminology (Specific Aspects)    5. Penology    6. Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights    7. Politics / Current Events    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Social Science / Penology   

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Excerpt of review from Book Reviews
"The first edition of this book was a classic, widely cited both for its analysis of forensic assessment instruments and for Grisso's integrative theory of forensic evaluation.With the second edition, Evaluating Competencies remains a classic.I expect that whenever a forensic psychologist of psychiatrist prepares for an advanced examination in this specialty, this book will-or should-be one of the first books reviewed."Read more

Subjects:  1. Administration    2. Assessment, Testing & Measurement    3. Clinical Psychology    4. Competency to stand trial    5. Criminal Law - General    6. Forensic Science    7. Forensic psychiatry    8. Insanity    9. Jurisprudence    10. Law    11. Legal Reference / Law Profession    12. United States    13. Courts & procedure    14. Crime & criminology    15. Criminal or forensic psychology    16. Law / Criminal Law    17. Medical-Administration    18. Psychology & Psychiatry / General    19. Psychology-Clinical Psychology    20. USA   

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Criminal justice student
My book was recieved on time and in perfect condition. I saved alot of money buying my book from amazon.com.I will defintely be ordering here next semester.

Great!!!!
Thank you so much for the book in the time that I needed it.

nice introduction to the criminal justice field
i just bought this book at my campus the other day. I can't put it down.This book is very interesting and laid out nicely, definitions are madeclear. i feel as if i am there when i look at the pictures in this book andwhen i am reading about a particular incident.another thing i like aboutthis book is it combines traditional learning with the author wanting thereader to use the internet. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminology    5. Jurisprudence    6. Law    7. Sociology    8. United States    9. Crime & criminology    10. Law / Jurisprudence   

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Its alright
This book is alright for a basic course but lacks some vital deffinitions. Also, some vocabulary words are hilited and some are left without making them difficult to find. In a few cases there are no deffinitions for words. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business Law    3. Business/Economics    4. Criminal Law    5. Criminal Law - General    6. Criminal Procedure    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Legal assistants    10. United States    11. Business & Economics / General    12. Organizational theory & behaviour    13. USA   

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Profiling Violent Crimes is a Great Tool
This has been a great help for my wife. She is gone back to school and this book has greatly helped her in her classes. Amazon's prices was much less about 40% cheaper than the book store and other websites.

Interesting but poorly written
I was assigned this book for a criminial justice course on profiling, and while I find the content interesting, the book itself is hard to read because the writing is bad.I *think* the authors are trying to state veiled opinions about the 'hotshots' of the FBI and what they would call 'proper' use of criminal profiling, but the language is stilted and I just end up confused as to their intent.That coupled with the misuse of the word 'affect' (instead of 'effect') within the first ten pages!Therefore, if you're looking for a well-written, thought-provoking text, this isn't it, but it can provide some interesting commentary on the state of profiling today.

Ugh
I agree completely with Dr. Chorbajian.I purchased this book in preparation for a graduate level criminal profiling class and have been thoroughly disappointed with both the quality of the writing and the depth (or lack thereof) of discussion.The authors may be experts in their field, but you wouldn't know it from this book.Unless you're forced to buy this book for school, opt for something else. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal behavior    4. Criminal investigation    5. Criminal methods    6. Criminology    7. Methodology    8. Psychological aspects    9. Research    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. Criminal investigation & detection    13. Psychology    14. Social Science / Criminology   

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This textbook stinks...
This book is unorganized, out-of-date, too focused on New York City, and on every other page promotes the authors and their careers...On page 7 they are telling you how much has changed with the computer age, and the internet, and one of the authors tells you he went to grade school and they used quill pens and fountain jars...okay, I didn't need to know that.It was so annoying that by page 14, I was going to submit to them a list of improvements, but it would have been EXTENSIVE!From there on just gritted my teeth and got through it...Good luck!You'll be really tired of the references to the Trade City Bombing, and NYC in general, by the end of it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminology    3. Law    4. Law enforcement    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Police    7. United States    8. Courts & procedure    9. Criminal law    10. Law / Criminal Procedure   

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Good Book
I had Dr. Lyman in a class and I think he wrote a good book. He is detailed and provided me with alot of information.If you are into organized crime, not just mafia, get this book - it is a good resource.

Good Introduction
This book is a good introduction to a difficult topic.The authors don't focus on just the traditional "Costra Nostra" topics that many authors fall prey too.The authors carefully blend National andInternational Organized Crime (OC)Groups, Theories of OC and methods forcontroling the spread and growth of the groups.Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Jurisprudence    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Organized Crime    6. United States    7. Law / Jurisprudence   

Subjects:  1. Business Law    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal justice, Administrati    4. Criminal justice, Administration of    5. Criminology    6. Jurisprudence    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Crime & criminology    10. English law: criminal law    11. Political Science / Law Enforcement   

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Im the Chief now
Great Book. Hard to read at times on mids, but now Im the CHief....Good Luck

Good read
I was tasked with reading this for a promotional test.It has lots of good infomation and makes for an easy read.Some of the chapters contain too much information making it difficult to retain but overall a good resource. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Law    3. Leadership    4. Management - General    5. Personnel management    6. Police    7. Policy    8. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    9. Politics / Current Events    10. United States    11. Crime & criminology    12. Law / Criminal Procedure    13. Personnel & human resources management    14. Police & security services   

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"Excellent start for novice or those interested in CSI"
Mark R. Hawthorne's "First Unit Responder," CRC Press 1999, ISBN 0-9493-002-1, is a 6 chapter 98-page guide book for uniformed officers working in the field who frequently are the first to arrive for a potential crime scene investigation(CSI). Rookies or veterans, Cops to firefighters to EMT's
As a law enforcement instructor at a police training facility, I found this book to be fantastic for the new recruits we train. As a retired police officer/Crime Scene Analyst, I also realized it would be great for some veteren officers and non-law enforcement personnel to review. Mark Hawthorne has kept the technical information on an easily understandable level. He has covered, in 90 pages, what would take hours of personal instruction. I found the test questions and answers extremely helpful in preparing reviews. This book can be picked up by the patrol officer, and if READ, could furnish much of the information to properly document most any crime scene. I would recommend this book to any basic law enforcement instructor or new police officer. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crime scene searches    2. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    3. Criminal Investigation    4. Criminal Procedure    5. Evidence    6. Evidence preservation    7. Evidence, Criminal    8. Forensic Science    9. Handbooks, manuals, etc    10. Law    11. Legal Reference / Law Profession    12. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    13. Courts & procedure    14. Criminal law    15. English law: criminal law    16. English legal system: law of evidence    17. Law / Forensic Science   

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A book for the Private security Pro
Here is a book of knowlege that every private security person needs. If you know the basics of the trade then this will help to fill in the planks and point out the pitfalls. In easy to read form with easy references it can provide todays security personel the things they need to know and use on dutyto make them better at their jobs. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. General    4. Industries - General    5. Law and legislation    6. Police    7. Police, Private    8. Practical Guides    9. Private security services    10. Reference    11. United States    12. Business & Economics / Industries    13. Courts & procedure    14. Criminal law    15. USA   

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Terrific -- a solid, strong read
Dan Reingold has written what must surely be the definitive account of the analyst scandals of the nineties, a sold behind-the-scenes look at Wall Street.
A straight shooter gets revenge on his arch rival
This is a very valuable book for those who want to know what Wall Street analysts do, or at least what they did in this period.As a former Wall Street analyst, I can attest that it has the ring of truth.The author comes across as being overly obsessed with Jack Grubman, however.Getting revenge seems to have been one of his strongest motivations in writing this book, and he certainly has succeeded.
Citizen
Very informative and revealing.
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Corrupt practices    5. Criminal Law - General    6. Insider trading in securities    7. Investment Finance    8. Investment advisors    9. Investments & Securities - General    10. Investments & Securities - Stocks    11. Other Miscellaneous Crimes    12. Securities    13. Securities industry    14. United States    15. Business & Economics / General    16. Business & Management   

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Criminal Law - Juvenile Offenders    3. Criminology    4. Juvenile justice, Administration of    5. Law    6. Sociology    7. United States    8. Juvenile offenders    9. Law / Criminal Law   

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An International Perspective on Foreign Legal Systems
"Comparative Criminal Justice Systems: a Topical Approach" is a study of a few foreign legal systems with a political approach and an "international perspective". According to the author, Phil L. Reichel, the goal of his book is to extend the reader's knowledge about other countries, their citizens and their cultures but most important to find ways to improve society; not only at a local but at a global level as well.Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal justice, Administrati    2. Criminal justice, Administration of    3. Criminology    4. Cross-cultural studies    5. Japan    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Political Science    8. Politics/International Relations    9. Sociology    10. Comparative law    11. Crime & criminology    12. Criminal law    13. Political Science / Law Enforcement   

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Introduction to Criminal Justice is a great textbook!
Overall, this textbook was one of the most helpful I've had this year. It has sidenotes, online help and is very easy to read. Great book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Crime & criminology    6. Law / Criminal Law   

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Review of On-scene guide for crisis negotiators
Good 1st book to read on those wanting to be Negotiators in the Law Enforcement field.

A Worthy Addition To The Field
Frederick Lanceley's "On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators" is a long needed compendium of technique and definition in the field of crisis negotitations. Mr. Lanceley's vast experience has enabled him to providetechniques based on real-life situations not just theory. The volume isarranged in a concise, easy-to-reference format which should be a part ofevery negotiator's "Ready Kit". One of the most important pointsabout this book is the fact that it addresses the types of situations faceddaily by police negotiators. Suicide intervention, long a subject ignoredin many negotiations seminars, is given in-depth treatment. In addition,the entire book is an interesting read. His account of his involvement atRuby Ridge is fascinating. I would recommend this book to anyone involvedin the field, police commanders and anyone interested in crisisintervention.

On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators
Recently retired FBI Special Agent Fred Lanceley gives us the benefit of his expertise in this highly detailed book on the actions a crisis negotiator must take in the field.Lanceley describes techniques that willbe of benefit to any police officet, tactical dispatcher, hostagenegotiator or crisis counselor who is confronted with a barricaded subject,a mentally disturbed individual or a potential hostage taker. These peopleare encouraged to read Lanceley's book and to include it in your currenttraining.Dave Larton, Member, California Association of HostageNegotiators ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Crisis intervention (Mental he    3. Forensic Science    4. Hostage negotiations    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Life Sciences - General    7. Negotiation    8. Prevention    9. Science    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Suicide    12. Abnormal psychology    13. Criminal or forensic psychology    14. Law / Forensic Science    15. Police & security services