What do CSI, Blue Heelers and The Bill have in common? They are all shows projecting the wrong image of what its like working to build a safer society. Any aspiring crime fighter will get the real deal in this book. Forget TV read about the realities. From policing to prosecuting, investigating to rehabilitating, find out how Australians have forged careers in cleaning up the crooked.
“Cyber Crime Fighters: Tales from the Trenches offers one of the most insightful views of the latest criminal threats to the public: cyber crime. This book provides a good primer on how your personal information can be easily obtained by some of the folks you least want to have it.” —Maureen Boyle, crime reporter, The Enterprise of Brockton, MA “Experts Felicia Donovan and Kristyn Bernier pull no punches in explaining the dangers lurking on the Web, from identity appropriation and theft to using new technology and the Internet to facilitate real-life stalking. Parents especially will be shocked at how easy it is for predators to target and solicit children online. “By clearly explaining the dangers that lurk online and highlighting practical tips to minimize your risk, the authors have created a book that not only educates but empowers readers to protect themselves.” —Jennifer Hemmingsen, columnist and former public safety reporter, The (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Gazette Written by leading cyber crime investigators, Cyber Crime Fighters: Tales from the Trenches takes you behind the scenes to reveal the truth behind Internet crime, telling shocking stories that aren’t covered by the media, and showing you exactly how to protect yourself and your children. This is the Internet crime wave as it really looks to law enforcement insiders: the truth about crime on social networks and YouTube, cyber stalking and criminal cyber bullying, online child predators, identity theft, even the latest cell phone crimes. Here are actual cases and actual criminals, presented by investigators who have been recognized by the FBI and the N.H. Department of Justice. These stories are true–and if you want to stay safe, you need to know about them. • Learn how today’s criminals can track your whereabouts, read your emails, and steal your identity • Find out how much of your personal information is already online–and how to keep the rest private • Learn how cyber stalkers really think–and how to protect yourself from them • Protect your laptop, your iPod, and your precious data from getting stolen • Encounter the “dark side” of Internet dating • Discover the hidden crime wave on today’s specialized social networks • Uncover the cell phone “upskirters” and “downblousers” –and the technicalities that keep them out of jail • Follow cyber crime specialists as they investigate and catch online sexual predators • Get the real truth about phishing, pharming, criminal spam, and online scams • See how investigations really work–and why TV crime shows often get it wrong! • Walk through your own personal, step-by-step, online safety checkup
"This is the 'Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy' for Financial Crime Fighters - jam-packed full of advice, anecdotes and assistance from industry leaders that have already journeyed far and wide and are sharing candid tales and truths for those that care to follow. A compelling read, and companion for all of us - whether just starting out, as your career progresses or even for those that think they have made it!" - - John Cusack, Chair of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime A BOOK ABOUT FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTERS FOR FINANCIAL CRIME FIGHTERS 30 senior leaders in anti-financial crime join forces to share advice, stories, and lessons to help you on your financial crime-fighting journey. They answer 18 questions intended to help make you become a more effective financial crime fighter. "Financial Crime Fighter Book of Mentors is an outstanding resource for financial crime fighters of all levels of experience to learn from the best in the world. I've been lucky enough to work with several of the mentors and I still learned things from them in this book that I didn't know before. This is the type of book that you'll learn from today, but that you can also come back to later on your financial crime-fighting journey and take away different lessons. I highly recommend it!" - Craig Timm, Managing Director, Global Financial Crimes, Bank of America THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF: You work in anti-financial crimes and want to take your career to the next level. You are thinking of becoming a financial crime fighter and want to know what it's really like. You are a friend or family member of a financial crime fighter and want to know what they do and why they do it. You want to help fight modern slavery. "Sensational idea for a book: getting the financial crime brains trust together to spill their collective beans on their personal journeys in fighting financial crime is a must-read for anyone interested in this field". - - Anthony Quinn, Founder Arctic Intelligence WE ALL NEED MENTORS TO GUIDE US IN OUR JOURNEY. When facing difficult situations as a financial crime fighter, who do you turn to for advice? We all need a guide, someone who has travelled the road we now wish to navigate and can now share the benefits of the wisdom and insights they gained along the way. WE CALL THEM MENTORS. Here are some of the best in the world in anti-financial crime: John Cusack, Marta Lia Requeijo, Nicholas (Nick) Turner, Mel Georgie B. Racela, Anthony Nappi, Jerome Michailidis, Lucy Masters, Jason Holt, Rod Francis, Scott Burton, Armina Antoniou, Carlos Garcia Pavia, Paul (Paddy) O'Hara, Will Brown, William Scott Grob, Jessica Hodson, Guillermo (Memo) Horta, Marlene Meli, Stevenson (Steve) Munro, Maggie Qiu, Jaikumar (Jai) Ramaswamy, Patricia (Trish) Sullivan, Martin James Wallis, John Fogarty, Matt Friedman, Yvette Cheak, Eric Favilla, Anthony Quinn, Abtar Randhawa, and Deborah Young. ALL PROFITS FROM BOOK SALES ARE DONATED TO FIGHT MODERN SLAVERY. "Fantastic personal insights from some of our industry's finest and the closest thing you will find to a handbook on how to be a successful Financial Crime Fighter." - Steve Barnett, Co-Founder of Gracechurch Financial Crime Prevention Tadeo (Jun) Claravall Jun is a student and teacher of financial crime risk and compliance and has invested over 20 years of study and hands-on experience in the field of anti-financial crime. He has spearheaded anti-financial crime programs as a senior executive for Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, UBS AG, and Citibank. Jun is the founder of The Financial Crimes (www.thefinancialcrimes.com) a company that creates workshops and scorecard software for financial crime fighters.
GOT A MYSTERY TO SOLVE? DON'T GET STUMPED. GET PSYCHED! You've seen him solve unsolvable crimes, stop unstoppable killers, and consume unconsumable breakfast cereals. Now Shawn Spencer, the mastermind from TV's hit show Psych, shows you how to become a fake psychic-and a real detective-using his patented methods of crime-fighting awesomeness. Along the way, he'll help you deal with whiny sidekicks (that means you, Gus), interfering police officers (including but not limited to Chief Vick, Lassiter, Henry, Buzz MacNab, and, ah, Juliet), and flashes of genius (like Evel Knievel's white leather jumpsuit). You'll discover: How to set up a totally bitchin' office, where Wednesday = Ladies Night How to convince your sidekick that he's really your partner How to pick up women at a crime scene Shawn's Stakeout Survival Guide, including sensible snacks Gus's Scream-and-Run Method for confronting criminals Unsolved mysteries like who stole Shawn's Sno-Caps in third grade The ideal sleuth car: Magnum, P.I.'s Ferrari or Knight Rider's K.I.T.T.? Who should play Shawn in the movie of his life: Christian Bale or Don Cheadle? New names for detectives, such as Rico Solvé and Sherlock Homeboy . . . and way more cool stuff. Packed with insane pop quizzes, unbelievable case studies, unflattering photos, and off-the-chart charts, this all-in-one guide will have you solving crimes and catching crooks like a pro-even if you don't have a clue.
Did you know that detective Adrian Mont (Monk) is afraid of milk? That Pinky's real first name on The Roaring '20s is Delaware? That on Charlie's Angels, Sabrina was the only Angel who was never seen in a bikini or swimsuit? These are only a few of the more than 9,800 facts readers will find in this work, which presents detailed information on 134 syndicated and cable series broadcast from 1948 to 2003, plus six experimental programs broadcast from 1937 to 1946 and 204 unsold pilots broadcast from 1948 to 1996, that featured the work of television's law enforcers who risk their lives to solve crimes and bring criminals to justice. The entries are arranged alphabetically and provide such details as character names, addresses, names of pets, telephone numbers, and license plate numbers--in short, anything and everything that adds interest to a program and its characters. Many of the entries contain information about related projects, including TV movies and pilots that were broadcast as part of a series (for example, Sharon Stone's appearance as detective Dani Starr on the "Hollywood Starr" episode of T.J. Hooker).
In the early days of radio, producers, directors and scriptwriters were well aware of the listening public's fascination with subject matter tinged with wrongdoing. Stories of right and wrong, crime and punishment, and law and order kept audiences of every age hooked for more than thirty years. This work covers 300+ syndicated radio mystery and adventure serials that aired in the early or middle twentieth century. To be included, a series must have had one or more regularly appearing characters who fought against espionage, theft, murder and other crimes. Each entry includes series name, air dates, sponsor, extant episodes, cast information and synopsis.
Any episode of a crime or mystery series involves some or all of the following: the perpetration of a crime; its investigation; the analytical process which involves the determination of the villain; the arrest and trial of the culprit; and the handing out of the appropriate punishment. Such series involving the exploits of a wide variety of courageous heroes and heroines were very popular during the 1950s, and they featured a host of actors and actresses, including famous television detectives (e.g., Raymond Burr), those famous in other genres (e.g., Boris Karloff, Charles Bronson), and over 250 other players with recurring roles. This reference work lists every player who had a regular role in a crime or mystery series during the early era of television. All covered series offered live or filmed episodes of a crime or mystery nature, and all were shown on American television. All series had either regular stars or a recognizable host. Entries cover the player's real name, family information and education; how the player originally broke into show business; the player's career preceding the series; and his or her marriage, children, death date, and film and television credits. Appendices provide a catalog of American mystery series and a list of regular mystery series players whose roles began after December 31, 1959.
Notorious criminals have captured our imaginations for years and years. But we don't forget, either, the many people and organizations who fight back. J. Edgar Hoover and Eliot Ness have entered into the American psyche as two of our most aggressive and successful crime fighters. Still, there are others who have risen to the occasion, combating crime in all its manifestations. From the U.S. Marshals, FBI agents, and Secret Service to Rudy Giuliani, John Walsh— host of America's Most Wanted—and Joseph Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco), this set highlights some of the nation's bravest crime stoppers. Icons of Crime Fighting will enlighten the curious mind with a comprehensive overview of the most successful, the most well-known, and the most important crime fighters in recent American history. Part of our national culture, these figures represent all that is good about the American justice system. Moreover, they exemplify how individuals in the criminal justice system have made a real difference in law enforcement. These titans of law enforcement are profiled in this important and timely set. Those covered in the set include: Gun Fighters: U.S. Marshals of the Old West; Allan Pinkerton; The Texas Rangers; August Vollmer; J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI; Thomas Dewey; Robert Kennedy; Jim Garrison; Buford Pusser; Eddie Egan and Sonnie Grosso; Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein; Francisco Vincent Serpico; Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco; Vincent T. Bugliosi; John Walsh; FBI Profilers; Sheriff Joe Arpaio; Mark Fuhrman; Rudolph Rudy Giuliani; Curtis Sliwa; Dr. Henry Lee; and Dr. Bill Blass.
This is a book about Crime Fighting Science. It contains information about the American Criminal Justice System, its components and its agents. Reading this book will inform you about how American Society reacts to Crime.
