Drug Interdiction: Partnerships, Legal Principles, and Investigative Methodologies for Law Enforcement

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Drug Interdiction: Partnerships, Legal Principles, and Investigative Methodologies for Law Enforcement

This book's simple but comprehensive presentation of proven investigation methodologies will aid law enforcement officers and investigators in their effort to stop narcotics trade within the United States.

By George S. Steffen,

Samuel M. Candelaria,

ISBN: 9780849312526

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Provides an all-inclusive text that brings all the information on domestic drug interdiction together in one source

Emphasizes the importance of safety in all interdiction environments

Offers current search and seizure procedures to keep the investigator within the bounds of the fourth amendment

Shows how to initiate community-policing based programs

Describes the typical conduct and behavior of the drug trafficker to use as indicators of criminal activity

Includes cases from the authors' wide experience that show how to conduct effective investigations - and what to avoid

Addresses the issue of racial and ethnic profiling

Written by seasoned drug enforcement officials, this book provides a "cop's point of view" of domestic drug interdiction. It trains the reader to interview suspected drug couriers, ascertain whether an investigation is warranted, and employ an entire arsenal of investigative tools, including the drug canine. It also shows how to partner with the business community to combat the drug dilemma. Throughout the book, the authors discuss legal aspects and pertinent case law to ensure that the narcotics investigator stays within the law. Its simple but comprehensive presentation of proven investigation methodologies will aid law enforcement officers and investigators in their effort to stop narcotics trade within the United States.