Contents Preface. xiii Acknowledgments.xv Author Bio.xvii Chapter 1 Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative Process.1 1.1 The Private Security Industry: Overview and Context.1 1.1.
1 The Contemporary State of Private Security.1 1.1.2 Classifications and Functions of the Private Security Industry.3 1.2 The Private Security Industry and Privatization.4 1.3 The Role of Private Security and the Investigative Process.
11 1.3.1 Investigative Activities Commonly Encountered by Private Security. 14 1.4 Conclusion and Final Thoughts. 17 Notes. 19 Chapter 2 General Characteristics of a Competent Investigator.23 2.
1 Introduction.23 2.2 A Private versus Public Mentality.23 2.2.1 Objectivity and Investigative Practice.26 2.2.
2 Logic and Investigative Practice.27 2.2.3 Perseverance, Diligence, and Investigative Practice.29 2.3 Human Relations Skills and Investigative Practice. 31 2.4 Ethics and the Investigative Process.
33 Notes. 43 Chapter 3 Interview and Case Evaluation. 47 3.1 Introduction: The Interview and the Investigator. 47 3.2 Initial Interview.48 3.2.
1 Initial Interview: Administrative Requirements.49 3.2.1.1 Authorization and Release.50 3.2.1.
2 Interview Information or Fact Sheets. 51 3.2.1.3 Follow-Up Letter. 71 3.2.2 Recording Interview Impressions.
74 3.3 Case Evaluation and Subsequent Interviews. 75 Notes. 79 Chapter 4 Witness Testimony and Evidence in the Private Security Industry. 81 4.1 The Purpose of Witnesses. 81 4.2 Types of Witnesses.
82 4.2.1 Missing or Unknown Witnesses.82 4.2.2 Lay Witnesses.83 4.2.
3 Expert Witnesses.85 4.2.3.1 Qualifications of the Expert.85 4.2.3.
2 Sources of Expert Witnesses.93 4.2.3.3 Expert Service Contracts.94 4.2.4 Character Witnesses.
96 4.3 Processing Witnesses.96 4.4 Conclusion.99 Notes.99 Chapter 5 Collection of Information. 103 5.1 The Nature of Information and the Rules of Collection.
103 5.2 Leads and Contacts for the Private Investigator. 106 5.3 Public Sources of Information. 108 5.3.1 Federal Agencies. 110 5.
3.2 State and Local Agencies. 111 5.4 Private Sources of Information. 113 5.4.1 Directories, Databases, and Atlases. 113 5.
4.1.1 Business Databases. 115 5.4.1.2 Miscellaneous Databases. 115 5.
4.2 Libraries. 116 5.4.3 Newspapers. 117 5.4.4 The Internet and Web-Based Searches.
118 5.4.4.1 Social Media Searches. 118 5.4.5 Professional Associations and Groups. 118 5.
4.6 Auto Records. 119 5.5 The Background Investigation. 119 5.6 Real Property Title Search. 122 5.7 Conclusion.
125 Notes. 125 Chapter 6 Collection of Evidence and Preservation of the Scene. 129 6.1 Investigative Technique: Initial Scene Visitation. 129 6.2 Investigative Technique: Preliminary Evidence Collection Strategies. 133 6.3 Investigative Technique: Scene Sketches and Other Graphic Portrayals.
144 6.3.1 Rules for Sketching. 144 6.3.2 Rules for Measuring. 147 6.4 Investigative Technique: Photographic Evidence.
148 6.4.1 Location of Crime Scene. 150 6.4.2 Photography and Special Applications. 150 6.4.
2.1 Vehicular Accidents and Related Auto Claims. 150 6.4.2.2 Bodily Injuries and Photographic Method. 154 6.4.
2.3 Arson/Insurance Fraud and Photographic Evidence. 156 6.4.2.4 Burglary/Criminal Trespass/Forcible Theft and Photographic Evidence. 156 6.4.
2.5 Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Photographic Evidence. 157 6.5 Investigative Technique: Documentary Evidence. 159 6.5.1 Police Records. 159 6.
5.1.1 Alcohol or Chemical Reports. 159 6.5.1.2 Accident Reports. 159 6.
5.1.3 Domestic Relations Documentation. 159 6.5.1.4 Radio Logs. 159 6.
5.1.5 Arrest Reports--Narcotics. 159 6.5.1.6 Violence in the Workplace. 159 6.
5.1.7 Missing Person Reports. 163 6.5.1.8 Disposition Sheets. 163 6.
5.1.9 Suspect Descriptions. 163 6.6 Investigative Technique: Medical Records. 167 6.7 Investigative Technique: Records Involving Economi.