Major Case Management [electronic resource] : A Guide for Law Enforcement Managers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDevitt, Daniel S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law enforcement.

Management.

Local Subjects:

Law enforcement.

Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 p.)

Place of Publication:

Springfield : Charles C Thomas, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Managing a major case is among the most challenging managerial functions that anyone in law enforcement can perform, and there are numerous pitfalls to avoid. It is the goal of this book to provide law enforcement managers with the necessary tools and strategies they can use in managing their next major case. Many of these strategies were learned through trial and error. It begins with a look at the various elements of the investigative process. Organization of the investigative unit, whether it is a general assignment or highly specialized unit, is discussed as well as how to determine proper

Contents:

CONTENTS; Chapter 1:MAJOR CASES: GENERAL OVERVIEW; Chapter 2: TYPES OF MAJOR CASESAND OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS; Chapter 3: THE USE OF TASK FORCES INMAJOR CASE INVESTIGATIONS; Chapter 4: MAJOR CASE MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION; Chapter 5: EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES; Chapter 6: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT; Chapter 7: SOURCES OF INFORMATIONAND VICTIM/WITNESS ISSUES; Chapter 8: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT; Chapter 9: ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS; Chapter 10: NON-HOMICIDE MAJOR CASE OBSTACLES; Chapter 11: MAJOR CASE MEDIA STRATEGIES

Chapter 12: LIAISONS, PRE-PLANNING,AFTER ACTION CRITIQUES

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

0-398-08554-4

OCLC:

646788277