Successful Strategies in Criminal Investigations is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the best practices for developing and utilizing new response techniques and tools in law enforcement investigations. Featuring past recipients of the IACP/West Government Services Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation, these law enforcement experts guide the reader through the process each department followed in implementing the successful investigations that earned this recognition. From building a child abduction response program to creating a financial crimes task force, these leaders discuss the major investigation needs of their communities and describe how they responded to those needs. As some traditional policing tactics become obsolete, the authors offer their advice on developing more innovative practices, including testing new technological tools and recruiting citizen volunteers. Additionally, the officers provide suggestions for adapting strategies from their successful investigations to meet the needs of other law enforcement agencies across the country. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great law enforcement minds of today, as these experienced officers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating the challenges of criminal investigations and finding new ways to succeed. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Peter A. Modafferi, Chair, IACP Police Investigative Operations Committee - "Foreword"

2. John Maddux, Detective Sergeant; Daniel Kelly, Asset Tracking Specialist; and Ryan Young, Lieutenant, Arizona Dept. of Public Safety; Clark Simmons, Sergeant, City of Phoenix, AZ Police Dept. - "Money Laundering: Targeting Facilitators Utilizing a Multi-Faceted Approach"

3. Danny E. Bradley, Chief of Police, City of North Little Rock, AR Police Department - "Working Smarter to Control Small-Lab Methamphetamine Production"

4. John B. Edwards, Special Agent in Charge (Retired), Georgia Bureau of Investigation - "The Management of High-Profile Cases by Following Major Case Protocol"

5. Jay Etheridge, Special Agent in Charge, Florida Department of Law Enforcement - "Developing New Response Techniques in Child Abductions"

6. Joseph N. Allard, Detective/Corporal, City of Pasadena, CA Police Department - "The Benefits of Utilizing Volunteers in Investigations"

7. William B. Berger, Chief of Police, City of Palm Bay, FL Police Department - "Pushing DNA Evidence to the Next Level" Appendices Include: Appendix A: Sample Damming Warrant Affidavit

Appendix B: Sample Bank Funnel Account Warrant

Appendix C: Arkansas Crime Information Center Electronic Logbook