LibGuides: CJA460: Module 1

Module 1 Required Resources

Readings

Investigative Interviewing: Adopting a Forensic Mindset
Grimes III, J.E. (2021). Investigative Interviewing: Adopting a Forensic Mindset (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003170150.
Ch. 5: Investigative Interviewer Desired Qualities
The characteristics of an investigative interviewer
Criminal Investigation: The Professional Policing Curriculum Practice
Stanton, I. and Ewin, R. (2022). Criminal Investigation: The Professional Policing Curriculum Practice. Critical Publishing.
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Investigative Process
Chapter 3: Investigative Practice
Arson
Fraud and Embezzlement
Robbery
California Legislative Information, Crimes and Punishments

Videos

C-Span, 2014. (2014, April 11). History of Detectives and Private Organization [Video].
Interview with Professors Beverly Gauge and Jeffrey McClurken. Interview is about the history of detective and private investigation in the United States.

Exploration. What you NEED To Know About Criminal Investigation. YouTube. Historical evolution of detective work and understanding the shift in investigative philosophy towards comprehensively understanding the truth

Quimbee. (2017, Oct. 13). Miranda V. Arizona Summary. YouTube. Case summary Miranda v. Arizona. Landmark case, invoking rights, 5th Amendment and self-incrimination during interrogations

Herman, A. (2018, Dec 10). “A lesson on looking” [Video]. Youtube. The power of perception and finding connections that are not apparent.

Optional Resources

Homeland Security/Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLTEC)
Homeland Security/Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLTEC). (2023). Legal Training Reference Book. Office of Chief Counsel.
Legal training reference book with descriptions of legal cases and Supreme Court Cases concerning Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues.
New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses – what else do we know?
New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses – what else do we know? (2025, January, 2025). BBC.
Current event: The role of “subjects” in the investigative process
Person of interest named in deadly shooting of former Georgia HCCU basketball coach
Proctor, A. (2025, January, 31). Person of interest named in deadly shooting of former Georgia HCCU basketball coach. Fox5.
Current event: The role of “subjects” in the investigative process