This comprehensive volume deciphers investigative process and practice, providing an authoritative insight into key debates and contemporary issues in crime investigations. It provides critical examination of investigative practice by focusing on the key issues and debates underpinned by academic literature on crime investigation. It outlines the theoretical explanations that provide an understanding of crime investigation and the context in which investigators operate. It illustrates the practical relevance of theoretical contributions to crime investigation. It places clear emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of crime investigation.