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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This practical, comprehensive guide on criminal procedure is a must-read for police investigators, defense attorneys and prosecutors, and any lawyer who needs a quick reference and reliable answer to a pre-trial criminal procedure question. Author Ken Wallentine, former prosecutor, investigator, and police chief explains criminal procedure basics and nuances in a practical, straightforward language.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This 411-page book provides specific guidance on pre-trial criminal procedure of all sorts, and explains in understandable terms "what you can do and what you can't do" under 4th Amendment search and seizure law. From traffic checkpoints and forceful felony arrest, from Miranda warnings to inmate and cell searches, it's all covered in this concise reference. Search warrants, electronic surveillance, and use of canine search and seizure are also covered in great detail. In addition, citations are included in the book so that readers may find and read the entire case for more information. Finally, numerous charts and guides are included throughout the book to make this as practical a guide as possible, including: a Quick Checklist for Search Warrant Affidávit, Homicide and Violent Assault First Responders Checklist, In-Custody Death Checklist, Affiant Training and Experience Resumé Guide, Telephonic Warrant Form, and, much more. The consequences of a failure to properly understand and implement search and seizure can be too tragic to imagine. Make sure everyone involved with search and seizure in your organization is equipped with this thorough and understandable guide.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Ken Wallentine is the Chief of Police in West Jordan, Utah. He is the former Chief of Law Enforcement for the Utah Attorney General. Chief Wallentine is a use of force consultant and expert witness in state and federal criminal and civil litigation in many courts across the nation. Chief Wallentine formerly served as Bureau Chief of the POST Investigations Bureau and as Administrative Counsel for Utah Department of Public Safety. A law enforcement officer since 1982, he has been editor-in-chief of a prestigious law journal, law professor, practicing public attorney and municipal judge. Chief Wallentine's newsletter, Xiphos, is now in its twentieth year, reaching attorneys and officers across the nation with current updates on criminal procedureand liability developments. His most recent book, The K9 Officer's Legal Handbook, 3d Ed., was published by Blue 360 Media.

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