How do you catch a meticulous, ghost-like serial killer who terrorized a state for a decade and successfully evaded the FBI for over forty years? You don't use traditional police work; you use the consumer DNA testing kits of his distant, unsuspecting relatives. The 2018 capture of the Golden State Killer completely revolutionized modern forensic science. After decades of dead ends, investigator Paul Holes took a radical, legally unprecedented approach. He uploaded the killer's preserved D...

There’s no question that law enforcement officers are under intense scrutiny. In high-profile Canadian cases like Robert Dziekanski and Willie Pickton, police are blamed by a critical public and the media for everything from excessive use of force to allowing criminals to get away with murder. In Souls Behind the Badge, retired veteran RCMP officer Wayne Ryan describes in graphic detail the emotional trauma the job inflicts on those who serve and protect us. Most often, what the public see...

In a quiet town plagued by an unsettling string of unsolved murders, two unlikely partners come together to crack the cases the police have abandoned. Jen, a fiercely independent private investigator with a mysterious past, teams up with Ethan, a tech-savvy college dropout whose love for puzzles leads him into the world of crime-solving. What begins as a part-time gig quickly escalates when they realize the murders are connected—and the killer knows they’re on the hunt.As the body ...

Can you make the right call under pressure?The Canadian Corrections Situational Judgement Test is the biggest hurdle between you and a career in law enforcement. Many capable candidates fail not because they lack the skill, but because they don't understand the specific logic the test demands.This workbook is your roadmap to success. Written by Brian Stocker and the team at Complete Test Preparation Inc., we bring over 20 years of experience to your study t...

The Art of Investigative Interviewing, Third Edition can be used by anyone who is involved in investigative interviewing. It is a perfect combination of real, practical, and effective techniques, procedures, and actual cases. Learn key elements of investigative interviewing, such as human psychology, proper interview preparation, tactical concepts, controlling the interview environment, and evaluating the evidence obtained from the interview. Inge Sebyan Black updated the well-respected wo...

"Behind the Mask: The Golden State Killer" delves into the relentless pursuit of one of America's most elusive and notorious serial killers. This gripping book explores the crimes, investigations, and the shocking revelation that led to the identification and capture of the Golden State Killer. Through meticulous research, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis, it unveils the chilling details and the face behind the mask of this decades-long enigma.

In "Lessons of Waco: Proposed Changes in Federal Law Enforcement," the U.S. Department of Justice provides a meticulous examination of the events surrounding the 1993 Waco siege, reflecting on the operational strategies and response protocols of federal law enforcement agencies. This governmental report is not merely a narrative of the tragic confrontation; it is framed within a broader discourse on accountability, policy-making, and reform. The document employs a straightforward yet incis...

In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four bright college students were brutally murdered in their sleep—a crime that would grip the nation and expose the dark mind of a killer hiding in plain sight.When Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were found stabbed to death in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho, investigators faced a baffling case with no obvious motive, no witnesses, and a killer who seemed to vanish into the night.But the perp...

Traditionally, forensic investigation has not been fully utilized in the investigation of property crime. This ground-breaking book examines the experiences of patrol officers, command staff, detectives, and chiefs as they navigate the expectations of forensic evidence in criminal cases, specifically property crimes cases. DNA and Property Crime Scene Investigation looks at the current state of forensic technology and, using interviews with police officers, command staff, forensic...

World-renowned profiler Zak Martin pulls back the curtain on modern crime detection, examining the tools, techniques, and often flawed processes behind investigations. From DNA analysis and sniffer dogs to the role of media in shaping public opinion, this book presents a critical, eye-opening look at what truly solves crimes—and what often doesn't.With real-world examples including the Madeleine McCann and JonBenét Ramsey cases, this is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts and any...

Effectively resolving conflict prevents violence, reduces incidents, improves productivity, and contributes to the overall health of an organization. Unlike the traditionally reactive law enforcement approach to resolving conflict, Conflict Management for Security Professionals provides a proven, reliable, business-focused approach that teaches security personnel to diffuse situations before they escalate when dealing with uncooperative, dangerous, or violent individuals. Covering everythi...

The Compliance Response to Misconduct Allegations playbook is a step-by-step guide for what to do—and what not to do—in performing an investigation into claims of violations of employee policies. It has been created for corporate professionals who are often the first to be contacted during a suspected employee-related claim, and who may not have investigative training. Sections of this playbook address the decision whether to investigate, the naming of investigators, investigation planning...