False Allegations: Investigative and Forensic Issues in Fraudulent Reports of Crime

Provides investigators and forensic examiners with a reference manual comprised of objective protocols for managing cases. It helps them understand the nature and extent of false allegations to more accurately identify false allegations should they present in casework. It also prepares users on how to confront and explain false allegations, including instances where colleagues and supervisors may be steeped in bias, denial or self-interest.

Responding law enforcement agencies have a duty of care to investigate all reported crime, to recognize and uncover false allegations, and prevent them from causing harm to the innocent. Failure to do so can result in miscarriages of justice. When law enforcement fails in their duty of care, they are also exposed to civil liability from those that have been falsely accused.

Presents a first of its kind forensic textbook on a subject that has been highly politicized

Written by qualified investigative and forensic professionals who work cases and give expert testimony

Offers applied protocols to conduct forensic investigations and evaluations, including red flags

Based on the most recent scientific research, practice and protocols

Includes extensive case examples used to augment a variety of different false report models