Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators

Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators

<P>An increase in fraud cases has escalated government accountability and corporate oversight, and media attention on cases ranging from missing persons to white-collar crime has increased the visibility of professional investigators. This has resulted in a great source of increased work for the profession. The third edition of <STRONG>Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators </STRONG>continues to supply an up-to-date, nuts-and-bolts learning tool for students and an everyday reference for investigative professionals at all levels.</P> <P></P> <P>More relevant than ever, this edition adds two new chapters on death and terrorism investigations and several new sections, including:</P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>Insurance fraud, fire and arson investigation, and liability claims investigation </LI> <LI>Indicators of online marital infidelity</LI> <LI>Obtaining governmental records to locate people and sample reports for skip tracing</LI> <LI>Practical considerations for surveillance and procedures for interception of wire or oral communications</LI> <LI>Service of subpoenas for witnesses in federal courts</LI> <LI>Testifying in court―including witness and evidence preparation, trial tactics used by attorneys, and an investigator’s rights as a witness</LI> <LI>The Rules of Professional Conduct</LI> <LI>Niche markets in the investigative industry</LI> <LI>Managing and marketing an investigative practice, running a paperless office, and customer retention</LI></UL> <P>An unparalleled guide to the ins and outs of private investigation, <B>Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators</B>, <B>Third Edition</B> belongs on the shelf of every professional and trainee.</P> Rory McMahon appeared on Al Jazeera America to discuss his new investigation company, The Grafton Group.