Section One: INTRODUCTION. 1. Criminal Investigation: An Overview. Section Two: BASIC INVESTIGATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES. 2. Documenting the Crime Scene: Note Taking, Photography and Sketching. 3. Writing Reports. 4. Searches. 5. Forensics/Physical Evidence. 6. Obtaining Information. 7. Identifying and Arresting Suspects. Section Three: INVESTIGATING VIOLENT CRIMES. 8. Death Investigations. 9. Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Elder Abuse. 10. Sex Offenses. 11. Crimes against Children. 12. Robbery. Section Four: INVESTIGATING CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY. 13. Burglary. 14. Larceny/Theft, Fraud, and White Collar Crime. 15. Motor Vehicle Theft. 16. Arson, Bombs, and Explosives. Section Five: OTHER CHALLENGES TO THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR. 17. Computer Crime and Its Evolution to Cybercrime. 18. A Dual Threat: Drug-Related Crime and Organized Crime.19. Criminal Activities of Gangs, Hate Groups and Cults. 20. Terrorism and Homeland Security. 21. Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court.