An all-new Chapter 20, "Terrorism", that examines domestic and international terrorism and addresses the role of state and local officers in investigating and preventing terrorism.

A new Chapter 8, "Investigative Tools", that presents cutting-edge investigative resources, tools, and techniques in insure that tomorrow’s investigators are trained in state-of-the-art methodology

Dramatic updating of Chapter 16, "Computer Crime" keeps the text current and accurate in this ever-changing arena

Extensive revision of Chapter 2, "The Investigator, the Investigation Process and the Crime Scene", Chapter 6, "Follow-Up Investigation", and Chapter 7, "The Crime Laboratory", ensures that the text’s coverage remains unmatched in its currency, comprehensiveness, and accuracy

A new end-of-book glossary includes definitions for all of the text’s key terms – a valuable review tool now and a superb reference resource later

A free electronic study guide is packaged with the text to help readers improve their grades on exams

Online Learning Center Website – a unique book-specific website that features interactive cases , vocabulary flashcards and much more.