A Standard System for Investigating and Classifying Violent Crime

Praise for Crime Classification Manual

"The very first book by and for criminal justice professionals
in the major case fields. . . . The skills, techniques, and
proactive approaches offered are creatively concrete and worthy of
replication across the country. . . . Heartily recommended for
those working in the 'front line' of major case
investigation."

—John B. Rabun Jr., ACSW, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children

"[CCM] is an outstanding resource for students pursuing forensic
science degrees. It provides critical information on major crimes,
which improve the user's ability to assess and evaluate."

—Paul Thomas Clements, PhD, APRN-BC, CGS, DF-IAFN Drexel
University Forensic Healthcare Program

The landmark book standardizing the language, terminology,
and classifications used throughout the criminal justice
system

Arranged according to the primary intent of the criminal, the
Crime Classification Manual, Third Edition features the
language, terms, and classifications the criminal justice system
and allied fields use as they work to protect society from criminal
behavior.

Coauthored by a pioneer of modern profiling and featuring new
coverage of wrongful convictions and false confessions, the
Third Edition:

• Tackles new areas affected by globalization and new
  technologies, including human trafficking and internationally
  coordinated cybercrimes


• Expands discussion of border control, The Bureau of Alcohol,
  Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Homeland Security


• Addresses the effects of ever-evolving technology on the
  commission and detection of crime

The definitive text in this field, Crime Classification
Manual, Third Edition is written for law enforcement personnel,
mental health professionals, forensic scientists, and those
professionals whose work requires an understanding of criminal
behavior and detection.