The mission of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is to serve as the federal government's leader for, and provider of, world-class law enforcement training. In fulfilling this mandate, Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) Attorney-Advisors / Senior Instructors provide legal training in all areas of criminal law and procedure, including Constitutional law, authority and jurisdiction, search and seizure, use of force, self-incrimination, courtroom evidence, courtroom testimony, electronic law and evidence, criminal statutes, and civil liability. While a large part of the OCC training mission focuses on newly hired law enforcement officers, the OCC also provides training for advanced law enforcement officers and attorneys in the Continuing Legal Education Training Program (CLETP) and related Legal Updates.
Criminal Investigation, Fifth Edition offers a comprehensive and engaging examination of the criminal investigation process and the vital role criminal evidence plays. Written in a straightforward manner, the text focuses on the five critical areas essential to understanding criminal investigations: background and contextual issues, criminal evidence, legal procedures, evidence collection procedures, and forensic science. In the new edition of this bestseller, author Steve Brandl goes beyond a simple how-to on investigative procedures and draws from fascinating modern research, actual investigative cases, and real crime scene photos to give students practical insights into the field of criminal investigation today. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) train the world's best law enforcement agents. The Legal Division (LGD) of the Office of Chief Counsel provides superior training to both beginner and advanced law enforcement agents in all areas of criminal law and procedure, such as: Constitutional law, authority and jurisdiction, search and seizure, use of force, self-incrimination, courtroom evidence, courtroom testimony, electronic law and evidence, criminal statutes, and civil liability. This handbook is to be used for study and also in the field. Related items: Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/law-enforcement-criminal-justice