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THE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE
- A Definitive Study of Personal Small-Arms Tactics
- by Gabriel Suarez
- By reading this book you'll learn combat tactics that have been tested
in the world's toughest school, where the tuition gets paid with the blood
of police officers and innocent civilians. Find out how the author and
other big-city police officers maintain the tactical advantage when the
bullets start flying, including how to search corners, doors and hallways;
the proper use of cover and concealment; weapon retention and combative
countermeasures; distance intervals and close-quarters moves and much more.
This book is for anyone with an interest in personal defense, from the
homeowner who hears an intruder in the middle of the night to the cop who
must search a dark building to a combat operative who is about to take
part in an early morning raid. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus.,
216 pp. $20.00
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Updated And Expanded Second Edition
POLICE OFFICER'S GUIDE
By Bill Clede
Police Officer's Guide is a comprehensive guide to the police profession.
The book presents professional skills on a detailed, in-depth format without
losing site of the human side of law enforcement. Clede has drawn on more
than 30 years of experience in police work to write a book that covers everything
from public relations to job stress to lethal and nonlethal force---from
the point of view of the officer on the street. This second edition has
been updated, revised and expanded. New chapters include Dangerous Drugs,
Oleoresin Capsicum and Warrant Requirements. Handcuffing Techniques now
has its own chapter, and the chapters on interivews and interrogations and
search and seizure have been greatly expanded.
In 40 comprehensive chapters divided into six sections, you'll vastly benefit
from this world-famous work which has become one of the most popular police
manuals of all time. The five major sections followed by the extensive chapters
include:
BACKGROUND
Police work then and now--Understanding the differences--Personal concerns--Career
Concerns--Stress and family concerns--Human relations.
PRINCIPLES
Judicial system--Penal system--Law--Search and seizer--Warrant requirement--Detention
and arrest--Police surveillance--Crimes.
SKILLS
Personal skills- Professional skills--Investigations--Interviews--Interrogation
and Confessions--Interrogation techniques--Report writing--Dogs in police
service--Identification--Going to court.
ON THE STREET
Traffic--Principles of patrol--Patrol in modern times--Crisis intervention--Dangerous
drugs--Threat Response--Practical concerns--Defensive Techniques--Handcuffing
Techniques.
WEAPONS
Defensive devices--Oleoresin Capsicum--Weapons are your responsibility--The
gun--Making the deadly decision--Battle over body armor--Who cares?
APPENDICES
Federal agencies--Helpful agencies--Police organizations.
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
5 1/2 X 8 1/2, photos, extensive Appendix, 384 pages. $19.95
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STREET CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS
A Street Cop's Guide to Solving Felony Crimes
by Donovan Jacobs
In reality, 95 percent of cases investigated by patrol officers are street
crimes-muggings, assaults, rapes, car thefts and residential burglaries.
Street Crime Investigations, the follow-up to the best-selling book Street
Cop, guides you through the entire investigative process of these types
of crimes...not as it's taught in the police academy but rather as streetwise
veteran cops go about the business of bringing the "perp" to justice.
Ex-cop Donovan Jacobs reveals the ins and outs of developing leads; identifying
and locating suspects; conducting photos and "curbstone" lineups;
balancing "by the bood" procedures with the realities of an active
street investigation; interviewing victims and interrogating suspects to
get at the vital information quickly; plus useful tips for working with
detectives, soliciting the help of fellow officers, arresting booking, writing
reports, testifying in court and much more.
5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 192pp $20.00
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STREET COP
Innovative Tactics for Taking Back the Streets
by Donovan Jacobs
The patrol officer fighting crime in the battlefield of today's city streets
must be relentless in the pursuit of criminals, maximizing his time on beat
to focus on the source of pain and hurt in society-the career criminal,
from the ex-con to the gang member to the junkie.
This book, written by a retired San diego police officer who has endured
the worst of what the streets have to offer, goes beyond what is taught
in the academy or in officer's training. Donovan Jacobs condenses years
of street experience and presents officers with innovative, proactive tactics
for apprehending gangsters, auto thieves, junkies, convicts, fleeing suspects
and other criminals.
The label "good street cop" is one of the highest compliments
an officer can pay a fellow police officer. Street Cop provides the tactics
and resources necessary to earn this title. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover. 216pp.
$20.00
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KILL OR GET KILLED
By Col. Rex Applegate
This is the best and longest-selling book on close combat in history. It
details methods of self-defense, offensive close combat, combat shooting
and crowd control techniques in riot situations. Col. Applegate is widely
regarded as the father of modern close combat and combat shooting, and this
book is considered the standard by which all other books on the subject
are judged. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, hardcover, illus., 400pp. $29.95
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GANG INTELLIGENCE MANUAL
Identifying and Understanding Modern-Day Violent Gangs in the United
States
by Bill Valentine
If you read the newspaper or watch the evening news, you know that violent
street and prison gangs have become a national epidemic in this country.
In Gang Intelligence Manual, Bill Valentine shares exclusive information
about gangs in the United States, gleaned from his experience as a correctional
officer at Nevada State Prison. He served as the prison's gang intelligence
officer identifying, tracking and gathering intelligence on street and prison
gangs. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the harsh and cruel world of gangs,
including where today's gangs came from, how they recruit and train new
members, why gangs are so appealing to many youths today, how gang members
capitalize on and risk their lives for the lucrative but competitive drug
markets and more. Included are more than 90 photos and illustrations of
such gang identifiers as tattoos, hand signs, emblems and graffiti. 5 1/2
x 8 1/2, , photos, illus., 264pp, $25.00
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D.E.A. NARCOTICS INVESTIGATOR'S MANUAL
An exact reprint of the same manual used by the Drug Enforcement Administration
to train its narcotics investigators, this extremely hard-to-find volume
details every possible angle involved with drug law enforcement. Learn all
about interviews and interrogations, case preparation, testifying in court,
informants, surveillance operations, undercover operations, raids, clandestine
laboratories, raid and surveillance equipment and much more. The sections
on use of informants and preparation for court testimony are especially
enlightening, making the D.E.A. Narcotics Investigator's Manual a worthy
addition to any police or legal library. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, charts,
270pp. $50.00
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DEEP COVER
Police Intelligence Operations
by Burt Rapp
The Police undercover officer moves in a shadowy world of informers, drug
traffickers, corrupt officials and petty hoodlums. By gathering and recording
seemingly trivial and unrelated pieces of information, he patches together
a network of sources and compiles a data base that can assist officers throughout
the force. This guide covers setting up, staffing and securing an intelligence
unit; building trust and interagency cooperation; informants, informers
and other sources; civil rights issues; and much more. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover,
136pp. $14.00
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RAIDS
A Tactical Guide to High-Risk Warrant Service
by Mark V. Lonsdale
A product of Mark Lonsdale's years of research into the preraid procedures
and raid techniques used by various law-enforcement agencies, as well as
considerable field experience, Raids takes a modern approach to planning
and executing search and arrest warrants, with an emphasis on officer and
agent safety. It provides detailed information on structure and development
of raid teams, equipment selection, intelligence gathering, briefing procedures,
breaching, entry tactics, the search for weapons or contraband and more.
This is must reading for anyone involved in high-risk warrant service, including
narcotics investigation teams, gang squads, vice/intelligence units and
special weapons teams. And it's not just for team members; administrators,
commanders, procurement officers, firearms instructors and academy training
staffs will find it of value as well. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos,
illus., 230pp. $23.00
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HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
A Practical Handbook
by Burt Rapp
There are few things worse than an innocent person dying at the hands of
a murderer. One of them is when the murderer gets off on some legal technicality-free
to claim another victim. Here is a complete, comprehensive manual on the
techniques of homicide investigation that will teach investigators how to
catch murderers and avoid the mistakes that let them go free. Topics include:
7 goals of a homicide investigation; the first things to do at a murder
scene; vital precautions when handling suspects; using controversial tactics;
avoiding critical pitfalls; dealing with the media; and much more. 5 1/2
x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 184pp $16.95
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GANGS USA
by Peter Lars Rolfe and Zelma Greeson
Prison gangs, outlaw motorcycle gangs, the Jamaican Posses, Colombian drug
cartels, the Japanese Yakuza, Cuban mobsters, Chinese triads and tongs,
Vietnamese street gangs, Crips and Bloods-gangs in the United States have
proliferated at an alarming rate, and their staggering numbers, paramilitary
organization and violent crime sprees pose a serious threat to every citizen.
This intelligence report provides a chilling inside look at these and other
criminal gangs currently operating in America. Learn about their inner workings
and organization, from the lowliest street gang and crack house operations
to the all-powerful leaders who run them. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, 106pp.
$24.95
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POLICE RIFLES
Selecting the Right Rifle for Street Patrol and Special Tactical Situations
by Richard Fairburn
Rifles are an integral part of any police agency's arsenal, yet their training
and use are often neglected by officers who concentrate more on their sidearms
and shotguns. Now, Richard Fairburn provides a complete and invaluable manual
that outlines how to select the right rifle for the right situation and
teaches officers how to use rifles for street patrol and special tactical
situations.
Fairburn covers the three major categories of police rifles: patrol rifles
(as an alternative to the traditional shotgun as a secondary weapon), military
rifles (for Special Response Teams who need suppressive fire to resolve
high-risk situations) and sniper rifles (for police marksmen who require
the capabilities of a high-quality precision rifle). For each category,
Fairburn analyzes the strengths of common and little-known candidate weapons,
the different calibers available and any accessories, drills and field tricks
that will maximize the rifle's performance. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos,
illus., 248pp. $30.00
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MUG SHOTS
A Police Artist's Guide to Remembering Faces
by Douglas P. Hinkle
For anyone with a need to identify persons who may wish to remain unrecognized,
this book provides precise instruction in the techniques of identifying
faces, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the criminal mind. written
by a veteran police artist, this entertaining and instructive manual is
the only one of its kind that teaches police officers, private detectives,
security chiefs, store owners, bank tellers or anyone how to observe faces,
commit them to memory and describe their features to others, as well as
how to elicit pertinent information about faces from others. Learn what
physical features can be changed easily and cheaply; what can only be changed
easily and cheaply; what can only be changed with time, money and effort;
and what cannot be changed at all. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus.,
128pp. $16.00
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SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS
The Complete Investigator's Handbook
by F.D. Jordan
When a sexual act occurs in combination with a physical or emotional assault,
as in rape or child sexual abuse, highly sensitive issues often get misdirected,
especially in the criminal justice system. For this reason, sex crime investigation
in one field that investigators can ill afford to learn by trial and error.
This book takes you step-by-step through how successful sex crime investigations
are conducted and provides a clear and comprehensive look at the complexities
and realities of the field that investigators and their agencies must learn
to deal with, including selecting appropriate investigative personnel, gathering
evidence at crime scenes, interviewing victims, interrogating suspected
sex offenders and getting confessions, working with child sexual abuse victims,
building solid cases for prosecution and much more. It is a must for investigators,
prosecutors, defense attorneys, social workers, sexual assault victim advocates
and the victims and their families. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 328pp.
$35.00
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THE S.W.A.T. TEAM MANUAL
by Capt. Robert Cappel
Formerly restricted to official police use only, this guide-the first S.W.A.T.
team. Topics include choosing team members, equipment selection, training
regimens, principles of counterguerrilla operations, countersniping ops,
ambush and couterambush techniques, hostage negotiations and more. Over
one hundred illustrations outline S.W.A.T. tactics. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover,
150pp. $20.00
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HOT CARS!
An Inside Look at the Auto Theft Industry
by Marcus Wayne Ratledge
Hot Cars! gives an inside look into the minds and methods of professional
car thieves. Marcus Wayne Ratledge reveals the tricks of the multimillion-dollar
industry he knows so well-car theft. a reformed car thief, Ratledge tells
private buyers, dealers, insurance claims adjusters and law officers what
thieves know and don't know about legitimizing fake papers and serial numbers
on cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, trailers and even airplanes. Photos
show what to look for in detecting whether or not a vehicles serial number
has been altered.
Don't be left holding the loan payment book for a confiscated auto. read
Hot Cars! 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, 136pp. $15.00
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ARSON
The complete Investigator's Manual
Arson is america's fastest growing crime. Here is a complete guide the arson
investigator can utilize at a fire scene to help bring these faceless criminals
to justice. It's all here: the initial procedures at the scene; interviewing
checklists for fire fighters, witnesses, owners and occupants; ferreting
out telltale insurance and financial "red flags" that indicate
arson-for-profit; exhaustive sources of information from city, county, state
and federal source; and more
A valuable resource for police, private and insurance investigators, or
anyone with an interest in solid detective work. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover,
176pp. $15.00
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THE B & E BOOK
Burglary Techniques and Investigation
by Burt Rapp
Chances are, even if you haven't been burglarized recently, someone you
know has. Millions of burglaries occur each year in the U.S., and many are
never solved. The B & E Book is an investigative guide and practical
manual designed for police and civilians alike. It will teach you everything
you need to know to thoroughly investigative break-ins by using the celebrated
T-T-T approach: Tasks, Tactics, Tools. Learn what the professionals know
about burglars and their habits, and dramatically decrease your odds of
being burgled. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, illus., 152pp. $16.95
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PRACTICAL PATROL TACTICS FOR THE 911 OFFICER(VIDEO)
with C.J. Caracci
This instructional video demonstrates vital room, hallway and stairwell
clearing tactics that police officers frequently overlook as they answer
potentially deadly emergency calls. Part One covers techniques for clearing
all types of stairwells using two officers. Part Two teaches the latest
methods for clearing hallways using both the "train" and "staggered"
approaches. Also covered in this section are demonstrations on turning corners
and negotiating different types of hallway intersections. the third section
of this film features dynamic room entry methods-how to get in, dominate
the fields of fire and clear the room. Your instructor, C.J. Caracci, developed
his training credentials as member of SEAL Team One and the counterterroist
group SEAL Team six. Videos are nonreturnable; defective tapes will be replaced.
Color, approx. 35 min., VHS only. $9.95
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S.W.A.T. TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT
by Steven Matton
S.W.A.T. teams were born from the need to protect citizens from domestic
terrorism. When the U.S. Army wanted to get into the action, it formed the
Special Operation Units. Steven Mattoon, involved with the army's program
since its inception, has discovered that most civilian and military tactical
units need to improve their tactical and technical skills.
With this manual, any unit can perfect its mission to serve and protect.
Topics include personnel selection, training facilities, methods of forced
entry, concealment, multistory-building-operations, communications, hostage
rescue, leadership, operational checklists and much more. This manual has
it all. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, illus., 152pp. $14.00
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S.W.A.T. TEAM OPERATIONS
by Burt Rapp
S.W.A.T. team members have the most dangerous job in law enforcement. This
book, a complete guide to S.W.A.T. operations, covers every aspect of training,
tactics and tools. Find out how S.W.A.T. teams handle snipers and barricaded
gunmen, hijackers and hostage takers, drug lords, terrorist threats, crowd
and riot control and more. Detailed illustrations teach the crucial skills
for dealing with a broad range of threats quickly and with minimal loss
of life. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 160pp. $18.95
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S.W.A.T. TACTICS
by Jeffrie Jacobs
Barricaded suspects, snipers and hostage-takers who require special tactical
handling are now frequent occurrences in both urban and rural area. Yet
police departments typically work with limited manpower, low budgets and
few training facilities.
Illustrated with diagrams and 130 photos, topics include organizing a team,
equipment selection, fitness, climbing and rappelling, tactical training
and more. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 98pp $12.00
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STREETWORK
The Way to Police Officer Safety and Survival
by Steve Albrecht
Police work is a profession that demands perfection at all times since the
margin for error is measured by your life. Steve Albrecht's practical approach
to policing shares tips and techniques learned on the street-where it counts-by
him and other officers. find out how cops handle outlaw bikers, vicious
dog attacks, suspects under the influence of alcohol or drugs, cross-fire
scenes, freeway stops, hostage negotiations, assailants armed with guns
or edged weapons, satanic crimes, skinheads and other high-risk situations,
as well as how to avoid the ten most common tactical errors of "Hollywood
cops." Not just for cops, this is a must for anyone interested in learning
the skills necessary to survive on today's streets. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 , softcover,
256pp. $19.95
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GOING UNDERCOVER
Secrets and Sound Advice for the Undercover Officer
by Jerry VanCook
Whether you are an experienced undercover officer or just starting out,
Jerry VanCook's 14 years of undercover police work in narcotics, stolen
property, murder conspiracy and other crimes can help you fine-tune your
skills so you can merge with murderers, drug dealers and other cutthroats
on their turf in order to gain their trust and make the bust.
Going Undercover provides clear instructions for developing an alternate
identity with a personality flexible enough to work from the barroom to
the boardroom. You'll learn how to deal with such vital aspects of undercover
ops and handling wary, greedy or double-crossing informants; covering the
inevitable mistakes you'll make while undercover; choosing the appropriate
weapons to carry in case things go wrong; and much more. Called "a
bible for police survival" by Jim Cirillo of NYPD's Stakeout Unit (Ret.).
5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 304pp. $25.00
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AN INSIDE LOOK AT OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANGS
Outlaw motorcycle gangs have long been a major problem for police, and this
law-enforcement manual is an inside look at who they are, how they operate
and how they see the world. revealing information on gang members, colors,
motorcycles, basic philosophies, criminal activities, runs, clubhouses and
more gives you a glimpse into a hard world that few people know. 8 1/2 x
11, softcover, 56pp. $10.00
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SCENE OF THE CRIME
U.S. Government Forensic Handbook
Developed by the U.S. government with the support of the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center, this manual was designed to serve as a quick reference
for those pursuing careers in law enforcement. It presents procedures for
collecting, preserving and transmitting many types of evidence to a forensic
laboratory for examples, it outlines the basic steps a team should follow
to minimize the omission or contamination of evidence that might be encountered
in each case. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, 104pp. $15.00
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PRACTICAL HAND-TO HAND COMBAT FOR THE POLICE OFFICER(VIDEO)
with C.J. Caracci
A cop will put his hands on criminals far more often than he'll draw his
weapon, so he must know the practical, straightforward grappling, overpowering
and arresting techniques in this film to get the job done safely and effectively.
You will get clear instruction in the following: upsetting a perpetrator's
center of gravity; knee, elbow, hand and head strikes; wrist holds and locks
that really work; easy-to-hit vulnerable spots that will get your subject's
attention; protecting one's weapon at all times; handcuffing tricks; recognizing
and avoiding counters to all these moves; advanced skills like "breaking
the criminal's mind" to get control over him; and much more. Your instructor,
C.J. Caracci, developed his training credentials as a member of SEAL Team
One and the counterterroist group SEAL Team Six. Videos are nonreturnable;
defective tapes will be replaced. Color, approx. 105 min., VHS only. $9.95
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DECOY OPS
Fighting Street Crime Undercover
by Capt. Charles Beene, Ret.
With street crime running rampant, courts and prisons overflowing and convicted
criminals being put back on the streets in ever greater numbers, the safety
of citizens is seriously threatened. Innovative police departments are facing
the problem with units that go undercover in decoy roles, blend with units
that go undercover in decoy roles. blend in with the street population and
beat the bad guys at their own game.
This book, written by the man who led the Street Crime Unit decoy program
in San Francisco, describes how such units are organized, staffed and supervised
and reveals the unconventional tactics used to catch street criminals who
are not susceptible to traditional uniformed patrol methods. This book is
an ye-opening account of how and why decoy units work, complete with photos
of decoy ops in progress. It's also a valuable lesson in how the criminal
mid works and what the average citizen can do to avoid becoming a victim.
5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 120pp. $15.95
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STREET-LEVEL NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT
Successful Elements of Stings, Raids, and Other Tactical Operations
fighting the drug war at the street level is the most dangerous aspect of
narcotics law enforcement. Garnered from the experiences of frontline cops,
this concise, informative manual breaks down and discusses the practical
elements of crack house raids, sting operations, undercover and informant
buys, roadblocks and checkpoints, surveillance and arrests, street patrols
and other "tac ops." A special section tells how street enforcement
programs in five of America's biggest cities effectively utilized the above
tactics. Also covered are user characteristics, the street drug market environment,
the role of gangs, management of personnel and intelligence, coordination
with other law enforcement branches, working with the community and more.
8 1/2 x 11, softcover, 72pp. $12.00
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DEATH INVESTIGATOR'S HANDBOOK
A Field guide to Crime Scene Processing, Forensic Evaluations,
and Investigative Techniques
by Louis N. Eliopulos
Death Investigator's Handbook differs from other currently available manuals
because it provides specialized information from dozens of scientific and
investigative references in one simple-to-use volume.
the author-who as chief forensic investigator for the state of Florida has
participated in more than 10,000 death investigations-leads you step-by-step
through the course of a successful inquiry, including determining cause
of death; identifying, locating and interviewing witnesses; photographing
bodies and crime scenes; collecting, preserving and analyzing evidence;
conducting DNA, blood and saliva test; preparing cases and testifying for
trials; investigating mass or serial murderers and much, much more.
This fascinating, fact-filled reference is a must for detective, pathologist,
crime scene technicians, prosecuting attorneys or public defenders, EMTs,
reporters, PIs, criminal justice instructors or students, and mystery writers
or readers. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, illus., 888pp. $40.00
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CRIME PHOTOGRAPHER'S HANDBOOK
How to Get perfect Crime-Scene and Surveillance Photos and Video Every
Time
by Doug Lester
this is an intensive, hands-on photography course specifically for police
investigators. Battle-tested techniques are described in step-by-step detail,
and photographs, charts and diagrams clarify specific applications. Lending
credibility and levity to the lessons are anecdotes from the author's 20-year
career with the FBI.
Find out from a pro how to select and use the right camera, film, lenses
and filters; capture indoor and outdoor crime scenes and surveillances regardless
of weather or lighting; preserve latent fingerprints, tire tracks, shoeprints
and other fragile evidence on film; document homicide, rape, burglary and
arson scenes; and much more. This FBI photographer's professional secrets
will teach you how to get the kind of photos guaranteed to identify the
bad guys, document their crimes and convince juries of their guilt. 8 1/2
x 11, softcover, photos, illus., 184pp. $34.95
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GET'EM OUT ALIVE
Hostage Negotiation Teams
When lives hang in the balance, crack U.S. police and military units count
on the procedures they learned from this manual to help them contain the
crises, open communication with the hostage-takers and get the victims out
alive. Find out how the pros know when to take decisive action and when
to stall for time. Learn the different types of hostage-takers, what motivates
them and how this determines the course of action taken. Discover what never
to say to hostage-takers, as well as what messages calm and reassure them.
Find out what types of victims are killed most often by their abductors
and what victims can do to increase their chances of staying alive. 8 1/2
x 11, softcover, 36pp. $10.00
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SKINHEAD STREET GANGS
by Loren Christensen
This crash course on skinhead street gangs is offered by Loren Christensen,
a nationally recognized expert on skinhead street gangs is offered by Loren
Christensen, nationally recognized expert on skinhead gangs and a police
officer in Portland, Oregon, a city once dubbed the "Skinhead Capital
of the U.S." It will change forever the way you look at these gangs
of armed youngsters.
Written from a cop's-eye view, Skinhead Street Gangs explains who the skinheads
are, what they do, who their targets are, why they're so violent, how and
where they operate, what weapons they favor, how to identify them and what
danger they pose to society and police. This glimpse into the violent world
of skinhead gangs contains graphic photos, illustrations and examples of
senseless, random violence that may shock and disturb you. But it will also
wake you up to what's going on in America's cities. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover,
photos, illus., 240pp. $20.00
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CHECK FRAUD INVESTIGATION
by Burt Rapp
Passing a bad check may seem small-time in the world of crime, but for some
it's a lucrative career. These nonviolent tricksters make a killing swindling
banks and retailers.
In Check Fraud Investigation, police writer Burt Rapp takes you inside the
world of the serial swindler and shows you every scam in the book, from
bouncing a check at the corner store to bigtime embezzlement, as well as
dozens of ruses used to get people to accept bogus checks. He also shows
how money orders, warrants, drafts, gift certificates and even CDs are vulnerable
to fraud. This book will aid police in conducting fraud investigations,
help bankers beef up their defense and show merchants how to recognize the
warning signs. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, illus., 176pp. $16.95
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THEY WRITE THEIR OWN SENTENCES
The FBI Handwriting Analysis Manual
an endorsement on a check, a scrawled note on a memo pad-everything you
set down on paper creates a unique image. These images can be traced, analyzed
and reconstructed, revealing evidence unseen by the naked eye. FBI labs
specialize in the study of handwriting, typewriting, rubber stamps, seals,
printing methods, obliterations, alterations and charred paper. This manual
reveals the methods used to follow the elusive pater trail, drawing on actual
cases in the FBI files. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 56pp. $8.00
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CRIME SCENE SEARCH AND PHYSICAL EVIDENCE HANDBOOK
by Richard Fox and Carl Cunningham
A spot of blood, shards of glass, fragments of cloth and footprints in the
dirt are crucial bits of information for the criminal investigator. This
manual spells out accepted legal and scientific standards for processing
such evidence to solve crimes and convict offenders: lifting fingerprints;
collecting body fluid samples, fibers, hair and fingernail scrapings; identifying
drug and chemical residues; inspecting documents for alteration; examining
firearms and tools. 8 1/2 x 11, photos, illus., softcover, 208pp. $16.00
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INTERROGATION
Techniques and Tricks to Secure Evidence
This manual, used by a major police agency to train its interrogator, details
the insidious methods by which officers can secure evidence after all fair,
legal tactics have been exhausted. The content of this book may offend and
shock you, but they will certainly impress you. While stopping short of
physical violence, these tricks and the mental anguish they are designed
to inflict are based on the brainwashing techniques mastered by the Chinese
Communists and Soviets. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, 88pp. $12.00
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KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
A Study of Selected Felonious Killings of Law Enforcement Officers.
this groundbreaking FBI report focuses on why officers get shot in the line
of duty, including detailed analysis of the psychology of the offenders,
the behavior of the officers and the circumstances surrounding the killings.
Find out what function most officers were performing at the time of their
deaths; whether most killings result from procedural errors, inadequate
training or personality clashes with the perps; what is most likely to turn
a petty thief or drunken driver into a murderer; and, most important, what
the slain officers could-or should-have done to prevent their deaths. The
next best thing to a bulletproof vest for police officers, this information
could save your life. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, 72pp. $10.00
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MARIJUANA FIELD BOOBY TRAPS
The Police Guide to Lethal Explosive Devices
This manual forcefully demonstrates the deadly lengths to which drug dealers
will go to protect their illegal drug labs and marijuana fields. Scores
of clear illustrations depict lethal improvised explosive booby traps discovered
by law-enforcement officers during raids and busts. See how military-style
firing devices, mines, grenades, rockets and other booby traps have been
rigged along trails and behind doors to harm unwanted intruders. For academic
study only. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, 48pp. $15.00
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LICENSE TO STEAL
Traveling con Artists: Their Games, Their Rules-Your Money
by Dennis Marlock and John Dowling
License to Steal-an in-depth study of the criminal element of the Romani
population, a highly organized, secretive empire known as the Gypsy Mafia-is
based on true stories taken from police records, historical data and hear-breaking
interviews with victims of various scams. Gypsy games-which include burglary,
home-improvement rip-offs, fortune-telling, shoplifting, pickpocketing and
insurance and credit-card fraud-add up to a multibillion dollar industry
that hurts everyone 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, hardcover, 304pp. $30.00
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TONGS, GANGS, AND TRIADS
Chinese Crime Groups in North America
by Peter Huston
The "Chinese Mafia" has earned a reputation as one of the fiercest
and most brutal in the seedy underworld of organized crime, most notorious,
perhaps, for its control of the lucrative Southeast Asian drug trade. but
how much of this is Hollywood hype and how much is reality?
Here author Peter Huston explores the rich Chinese tradition of tongs, triads
and secret societies and their frequent involvement in organized crime,
as well as their growing collusion with Chinatown street gangs. He also
examines how Chinese culture and the plight of Chinatown society obstruct
efforts to fight these crime groups and even serve to fuel their growth.
5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 280pp. $30.00
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POLICE CROWD CONTROL
Risk-Reduction Strategies for Law Enforcement
by Capt. Charles Beene, Ret. Forward by Col. Rex Applegate
The race riots in Los Angeles dramatically illustrated the alarming speed
with which a city without adequate crowd-control plans can be plunged into
burning, looting, murderous chaos.
During his years as head of the San Francisco Police Department's crowd-control
unit, author Charles Beene handled hundreds of riots, routs, demonstrations,
protests, parades and marches. So he knows firsthand the delicate struggle
to balance the right of peaceful assembly with the responsibility of protecting
lives and property. His common-sense approach show how to use the media,
permits, barricades, mobile instant response, multiple arrests and training
seminars to manager crowds. these proven techniques work for cities of all
sizes and locales. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, softcover, photos, 128pp. $16.00
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STREET GANGS
The Law Enforcement Guide to Today's Urban Violence
This manual, which arose from the ashes of the L.A. riots, is the most comprehensive
study ever done on street gangs. It examines gang sociology, including recruitment,
crime and other activity, communication and dynamics; describes the different
types of gangs, among them Hispanic, black, white, female and Asian; and
finally, offers solutions, outlining the L.A. Sheriff's Department's official
guidelines for responding to street gang activity. 8 1/2 x 11, softcover,
80pp. $14.00
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