Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations
About the Book Series
The Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations series was created by Vernon J. Geberth, a retired New York City Police Department lieutenant commander who is an author, educator, and consultant on homicide and forensic investigations. With books by authors who are nationally recognized experts in their respective fields, this series is designed to provide contemporary, comprehensive, and pragmatic information to the practitioner involved in criminal and forensic investigations.
Cold Case Homicides: Practical Investigative Techniques
3rd Edition
Edited
By Rachel H. Walton, Frank P. Tona
February 24, 2026
The Third Edition of Cold Case Homicides remains a vital resource for students and professionals alike, offering a comprehensive guide to the investigation and resolution of unsolved cases. Updated with the latest advancements, this edition emphasizes the evolving landscape of cold case work, ...
Practical Bomb Scene Investigation
4th Edition
By James T. Thurman
November 21, 2025
Practical Bomb Scene Investigation, Fourth Edition details the evidence collection and investigative processes undertaken—at the scene of an explosion—by improvised explosive device (IED) specialists, including bomb scene technicians and post-blast investigators. Providing easy-to-understand, ...
Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation: A Multidisciplinary Approach,
6th Edition
Edited
By Ann Wolbert Burgess
June 29, 2025
The latest sixth edition of Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation is a fully updated, comprehensive volume on investigative procedures and victim-oriented case management for professionals assisting victims of rape and sexual assault. Rape and sexual assault cases have a devastating societal ...
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction
4th Edition
By Tom Bevel, Ross M. Gardner, Tom J. Griffin
June 12, 2025
Blood Stain Pattern Analysis with an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction, Fourth Edition provides criminal investigators and forensic scientists with a complete and comprehensive handbook on bloodstain pattern analysis. Bringing over 90 combined years of practical experience—and thousands of...
DiMaio's Forensic Pathology
3rd Edition
By Vincent J.M. DiMaio, M.D., D. Kimberley Molina
August 26, 2024
The first two editions of Forensic Pathology have been highly touted as the definitive, go-to text reference on forensic pathology and this latest edition is no exception. DiMaio’s Forensic Pathology, Third Edition is fully updated to include the many advancements that have occurred in the field ...
Practical Investigation of Sex Crimes: A Strategic and Operational Approach
1st Edition
By Thomas P. Carney
December 10, 2019
Because of the sensitive nature of sex crimes, police officials must develop a specialized set of interviewing skills to effectively investigate them. Written by former Commanding Officer of the Manhattan Special Victims Squad Thomas P. Carney, Practical Investigation of Sex Crimes: A Strategic and...
Practical Military Ordnance Identification, Second Edition
2nd Edition
By Thomas Gersbeck
May 07, 2019
The threat variables associated with military ordnance are enormous, requiring the application of a structured process to identify unknown munitions. The focus of Practical Military Ordnance Identification, Second Edition is the application of a practical deductive process to identify unknown ...
Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners
2nd Edition
By D. K. Molina, M.D., Veronica Hargrove
August 23, 2018
Forensic professionals, particularly medical examiners—often working through heavy caseloads—require quick and easy access to reliable sources of information to help interpret toxicology results. While several in-depth resources are available, they are often large, cumbersome, and contain more ...
Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques, Fifth Edition
5th Edition
By Vernon J. Geberth
May 12, 2015
Renowned for being THE definitive resource for homicide investigators, Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques details the recognized protocols used by investigative divisions of major police departments throughout the world. The text is used in most police ...
Practical Cold Case Homicide Investigations Procedural Manual
1st Edition
By Richard H. Walton
December 23, 2013
Designed for use by investigators in any agency, large or small, Practical Cold Case Homicide Investigations Procedural Manual provides an overview of the means and methods by which previously reported and investigated—yet unresolved—homicides might be solved. Written by an experienced cold case ...
Practical Homicide Investigation Checklist and Field Guide
2nd Edition
By Vernon J. Geberth
October 08, 2013
This book provides protocols for suicide and equivocal death investigation, police action shooting investigations and a homicide supervisor's checklist. It contains state-of-the-art anatomical graphics in full color to assist the investigator in describing any injuries or wounds to the body....
The Counterterrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures, and Techniques, Fourth Edition
4th Edition
By Frank Bolz, Jr., Kenneth J. Dudonis, David P. Schulz
July 26, 2011
Terrorists constantly present new challenges to law enforcement, emergency response teams, security planners, and others involved in counterterrorism. Since the last edition of this volume was published, additional atrocities have occurred and new threats have surfaced. The fourth edition of The ...