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Senior Investigating Officers' Handbook

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The only portable step-by-step guide in this area, containing practical examples.

Condenses relevant and important information including ACPO guidance, core doctrines, legislation and procedures into a single volume.
Includes checklists, tips and instructions for quick and easy reference at critical times during an investigation.

Experienced authors with over 50 years' policing experience between them.

This title is a unique one-stop guide to all the processes and actions involved in conducting major investigations. In a clear and understandable fashion, it explains all the processes, procedures and instructions integral to the role of SIO. A portable and accessible point of reference, the Handbook encompasses all the vital elements for mounting successful investigations: it condenses ACPO guidance, core doctrines, legislation, and procedures into one volume along with practical advice, cases and checklists for each stage of the investigation. Case studies are supplemented with explanations and important procedures and processes interwoven with examples to provide context to the procedures outlined. References to additional sources of information and guidance are provided throughout.

The Handbook takes the reader through all the stages relevant to the role of an SIO including: initial response; crime scene assessment; evidence gathering; dealing with suspects; and liaising with the media. It also provides guidance on handling non-homicide major enquiries such as missing persons and infant deaths.

This title is aimed at anyone who conducts, reviews or has a professional interest in major crime investigations, particularly homicide. It will also be of interest to those who perform call-out duties or are expected to take command and control of such incidents, making vital early decisions. It is a must have reference tool for any SIO (or prospective SIO) whether they be at beginner, intermediate or advanced level.

Readership: The primary market for this title includes approximately 8000 SIOs, Deputy SIOs, Assistant SIOs, DCIs and DIs involved in investigating serious crime in the UK, as well as police/CID trainers and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency.

There is a secondary market among other law enforcement agencies, criminal lawyers, the Health and Safety Executive, the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and police studies students.

Contents
1. Role of the SIO
2. Decision Making
3. Leadership, Teamwork and Ethical Standards
4. Initial Response
5. Crime Scene Examination
6. Conducting an Investigation
7. Conducting Briefings
8. Investigative Strategies
9. Family Liaison, Independent Advisory Groups & Community Impact Assessments
10. Dealing with Witnesses
11. Dealing with Suspects
12. Forensic Pathology for SIOs
13. News Media Handling
Appendices