The Investigator [DVD] [1997] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

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I’m a big fan of Sandford’s writing and in his hands this story gradually morphs from an interesting and often amusing account of Letty landing on her feet and directing traffic pretty much from the start, to something darker and more sinister. And because we can see what’s happening from the point of view of both the investigators and the criminals, we have a pretty good idea – although not in a detailed way – of what’s potentially coming down the line. The set-piece action scene, when when it arrives, is significant in size and scale, with Letty having a front row seat. By this point I was right with her and though it might be argued that the whole concoction is somewhat unlikely (actually, highly unlikely in my view) it was certainly dramatic and well told, and I was willingly dragged along with it. The police service enjoys a high level of support, but this can be undermined in specific instances and among specific communities if they lose confidence in the effectiveness of the police or the way in which police powers are exercised. Benefits The impact on special measures as a result of the 2011 changes to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 is to: identifying whether a crime has actually been committed, with a view to commencing criminal proceedings Conducting ethical investigations helps to ensure that individuals and communities have confidence in the effectiveness of the police service and in the fairness of the processes and techniques they use.

As I read The Investigator two things happened repeatedly. 1) My eyes would roll and I would think "This is ridiculous!!". Other times I found myself thinking 2) This is really good!🤔

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Loved this one. Another hit. It has the same structure as other Sanford novels. There are two protagonists one playing off the other. Letty is the leader even though her male partner has a vast amount of experience. Great strong female character. This series is set to go the distance. The Code of Practice to the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) defines a criminal investigator as:

At this point I have to confess my mixed feelings regarding Letty: on one hand I really like her, uber-confident and glowing with positivity and also an in-your-face attitude to anyone who isn’t immediately on her side. But - and it’s a pretty big but – is it really conceivable that any twenty-four-year old could display quite the level of worldliness and nouse and be so absolutely cold blooded as Letty shows herself to be throughout this tale? I’m not sure I quite buy it. However, leaving that aside for the moment, having accepted her first assignment she and an ex-Delta Force master sergeant, with whom she’s forged an uneasy partnership, set off on the trail of some stolen oil. Actually, it isn’t so much the missing oil, but rather the suspicion that the proceeds of the theft might be used to stir up trouble that’s prompted their mission.PIP identifies key learning and development for investigators in new or specialised roles, and standards of competences in investigation and interviewing. During the course of a major incident investigation, a large amount of information is received from numerous sources and this requires the support of the major incident room. All information received must be recorded in a manner that enables efficient retrieval and analysis. The plot is the kind of complex that becomes overly complicated. We spend a lot of time on oil fields, how they work, who does which job, and where the oil goes each step of the way. I was so incredibly bored because, quite honestly, I don’t care. I just wanted to get on with it already. that the nature of the interference is proportional in its seriousness to the matter being investigated

persistent and problematic offenders within the area and their networks of associates who may also be involved in their criminal behaviour, for example, the disposal of stolen goods

Experienced offenders may try to prevent material from being gathered. Maintaining a current knowledge of criminal law will assist investigators to deploy the full range of investigative techniques, thereby helping to prevent offenders disrupting the process. Principles of investigation I loved the character development between Kaiser and Letty, their banter. Just the right amount. The bad guys plan progresses at a pace easy to follow and even though the author juggled a lot of crooks and their names, I was never confused or lost. The sign of a true master. So, we’ve met the ‘good’ guys. The ‘bad’ guys? A group of ‘far right’ militia types led by a woman called Jane ‘Jael’ Hawkes. Hawkes believes that the influx of illegal immigrants is hurting American citizens by taking jobs which would otherwise be left free for lower earning Americans. She and her group are planning something big. Something which will capture the nation’s attention and bring honour to their cause.

I could see some readers not liking this book because of the political triggers. I too read for entertainment and dislike authors who use this medium as a way to vent their political view. But in this case Sanford needed a political view point for fuel his story, to give it legs and make it run. I was okay with it. Better than okay, I was so invested in the story I did not even think about this aspect until I sat down to write the review.Investigators have access to a range of legal powers that enable them to conduct effective investigations. give the potential witness enough information to allow them to decide whether they require special measures Most forces have various specialist investigation units, such as intelligence or covert policing teams, which are a valuable source of information about specific types of investigation techniques. Effective investigations