This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations * Provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigation* Outlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operate* Illustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigation* Places clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation