Avoid Major Investigative TrapsWhat causes competent and dedicated investigators to make avoidable mistakes, jeopardizing the successful resolution of their cases? Authored by a 21-year police veteran and university research professor,Criminal Investigative Failurescomprehensively defines and discusses the causes and problems most common to failed investigations. More importantly, it outlines realistic strategies for avoiding investigative pitfalls.Illuminated with case studies, this practical resource examines three main reasons for investigative failure: Cognitive biases, such astunnel vision, that lead to mistakes in reasoning Organizational traps, such asgroupthink, that investigators fall prey to within their agencies Probability errors, such as theprosecutor's fallacy, in forensic science and criminal profiling The Dangers of Assumptions and Organizational EgoAuthoritative contributors from a variety of disciplines elaborate on the aforementioned core points with commentary and case studies of well-known crimes. Written in a quick-to-grasp style, this useful text provides practical advice for avoiding investigative failures. It is an invaluable reference for investigators looking to prevent future failures of justice and find the truth.