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                                 Chapter 5

                     Police Science, FBI, DEA, and CIA

                                 Textbooks

If you want to be an active Crimefighter, you need to know what police know
about the law. It would also be beneficial to understand the various kinds
of police organizations and what they do. You'll also need to understand
the criminal justice system and the basics of criminal law.

Most colleges have courses on Criminal Justice as well as tort law
(lawsuits). I suggest that you check them out and enroll in a semester or
two. In the meantime, or if you don't have the time to attend classes,
here's a few textbooks that you can read on your own time and schedule.

                             Criminal Justice

THE POLICE IN AMERICA, an Introduction, by Samuel Walker, Copyright 1992
This 411-page book is a detailed look at all aspects of police work, what
cops do: the good, the bad, and the ugly (police corruption). The book is
not about how to be a cop, or how to make arrests or be a detective. It's
mainly about what police work is all about. It starts with the history of
various police organizations and their role in maintaining law and order in
America. It analyzes the wide scope of responsibility, authority and
related problems of sworn police. It mentions current problems and
solutions as well as the important and expanding role of blacks, hispanics
and women in the "new" police force, and discusses their performance and
acceptance on the force as well as in the streets.

The book analyzes the image and reality of police work. "The crime-fighter
image is not an accurate description of what the police do. Only about one-
third of a patrol officer's activities are devoted to criminal law enforce-
ment. The typical officer rarely makes a felony arrest. Rather, most police
work takes place in "peacekeeping" or "order maintenance" situations in
which there is no violation of the criminal law."

If you've been thinking about wearing a cop's badge, but haven't made up
your mind, the information in this book will be helpful. If you think a
cop's life is full of action and glory, think again. The book gives you an
overview of police work in general, promotion criteria, office politics,
and what to expect from police organizations as an officer and citizen.
When you finish the book you'll have a better idea of a cop's job, and the
police departments' peacekeeping and public relations role.

The book is a second edition. It's recommended reading in criminal justice
courses taught at UNLV. I recommend it too, for all CrimeFighters. $29
(POLICE)(3027)


CRIMINAL JUSTICE, by James A. Inciardi, Fourth Edition, copyright 1993
This is a BIG book in physical size, contents, scope, and weight -- and
priced accordingly. It is profusely illustrated in color, with many graphs,
charts and photos to break the monotony and ease the burden of reading 760
pages. However, the material itself is not boring. On the contrary. It is
interesting, enlightening, and even fascinating if you're a prospective
CrimeFighter with no experience or basic knowledge of the justice system.

The contents are a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the criminal
justice system in America. It's far easier to tell you what it doesn't
cover (very little, if anything) than what it does cover. The following
table of contents will give you a hint at what it includes:

Chapter 1. The Rediscovery of Criminal Justice in America.
Chapter 2. Crime and the Nature of Law.
Chapter 3. Legal and Behavioral Aspects of Crime.
Chapter 4. Criminal Statistics and the Extent of Crime.
Chapter 5. The Process of Justice: and Overview.
Chapter 6. Law Enforcement in the United States: History and Structure.
Chapter 7. Enforcing the Law and Keeping the Peace:
           The Nature and Scope of Police Work.
Chapter 8. The Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure:
           Police and the Constitution.
Chapter 9. Beyond the Limits of the Law:
           Police Crime, Corruption, and Brutality.
Chapter 10 This is the House That Justice Built:
           The Structure of American Courts.
Chapter 11 Judges, Prosecutors, and Other Performers at the Bar of Justice
Chapter 12 The Business of the Court: From First Appearance Through Trial
Chapter 13 Sentencing, Appeal, and the Judgment of Death
Chapter 14 From Walnut Street to Alcatraz: The American Prison Experience
Chapter 15 Penitentiaries, Prisons, and Other Correctional Institutions:
           A Look Inside the Inmate World.
Chapter 16 Prison Conditions and Inmate Rights
Chapter 17 Probation, Parole, and Community-Based Correction
Chapter 18 The Juvenile Justice System
Chapter 19 The Changing Face of Criminal Justice in America

It also contains a Summary, Glossary, Case Index, Name Index and Subject
Index, for easy cross referencing.

This book has been popular for many years and recommended textbook for many
college courses of Police Science and Criminal Justice. This one, is the
most comprehensive book on this subject. If you can afford only one book,
get this one.  CRIMINAL JUSTICE $49.95  (CRIMJUST)(3025)


CRIMINAL LAW, by Joel Samaha, Fourth Edition, Copyright 1993, 560 pages
This book delves deeply into all aspects and nuances of Criminal Law.

Chapter 1. The Nature and Origins of Criminal law
Chapter 2. The General principles of Criminal Law
Chapter 3. The General principles of Criminal Liability
Chapter 4. Parties to Crime: The Doctrine of Complicity
Chapter 5. Uncompleted Crimes: Attempt, Solicitation, and Conspiracy
Chapter 6. Defenses to Criminal Liability: Justification
Chapter 7. Defenses to Criminal Liability: Excuses
Chapter 8. Crimes Against Persons I: Criminal Homicide
Chapter 9. Crimes Against Persons II: Criminal Sexual Conduct, and Others
Chapter 10 Crimes Against Habitation: Burglary and Arson
Chapter 11 Crimes Against property
Chapter 12 Crime Against Public Order and Morals.

Each chapter explains, analyzes and discusses the law topic by a unique
method of student participation: It uses a thorough analysis of recent case
law, asks questions and provides answers before disclosing the final
verdict. The courts' decisions are explained in detail to illustrate the
legal concept and interpretation of the law as it has been applied and
tested through appeals. This method teaches by analysis of actual cases,
not by just reading the text in lawbooks. Many people have memorized the
law but don't understand the reasoning behind judicial interpretations.
This book will teach you both. Highly recommended for CrimeFighters. $49.95
(CRIMLAW)(3026)
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The above three books are a CrimeFighter "course" by themselves. The first
one teaches everything you wanted to know about police organizations and
the cop on the beat. The second one teaches you all about the Criminal
Justice System. The third one teaches all about Criminal Law. Put them all
together, and you have full coverage. Get them all, if you can afford it.

                         Lawsuits and Prosecution

QUI TAM law and CIVIL SUITS are tools of the trade for CrimeFighters. There
is no "textbook" available on Qui Tam law, but that subject is explained in
detail in CrimeFighters' electronic book. To understand civil suits and how
the game is played lawyer-style, "The Litigation Explosion" book provides
an overview as well as a few dirty tricks by lawyers. Here's some info:

                                * * * * * *

THE LITIGATION EXPLOSION, What Happened When America Unleashed the Lawsuit,
by Walter K. Olson (1991) (An 8.5 X 5.5  softcover book, not a pocketbook)

The author of this book makes a good case to restrict lawsuits and to rein
in the legal fraternity. But he also provides the information and incentive
for citizens to personally sue lawbreakers. Crimefighters can go a step
further and make them pay for the Crimefighters' time and costs of the
investigation leading to their arrest!

Example: You must be the person suffering a loss to sue for "damages". When
you read this book you'll realize anyone can sue lawbreaker for the adverse
effect the crime rate has on our basic freedoms - like freedom from fear
when walking late at night, from the constant worry of robbery, mugging,
rape, and burglary. All of which makes most urban areas an "unsafe" place
to be.

These and other "injuries" are inflicted on us by lawbreakers. The problem
is, most lawbreakers don't have enough assets to make a lawsuit practical.
But, some do!  The solution is to use a do-it-yourself litigation Kit that
cuts your costs to about $125 to initiate a lawsuit -- which is later paid
back to you by the defendant as part of your legal "costs".

CrimeFighters can sue those they catch for appropriate amounts -- from
$1,000 to $10,000 -- as a substitute for or in addition to federal rewards.
If you do the actual investigative work, you can also charge them about $75
an hour for your time and effort, plus all related investigative expenses.

Each lawbreaker is only a small part of the problem, but each is a part of
the problem. A guilty plea (or jury verdict) provides conclusive evidence
of their liability. The civil suit will hardly ever go to trial. In most
cases, it will be settled out of court when plea bargaining the criminal
charges, or by asking the court for summary judgment based on a conviction.

When a lawbreaker has any assets, you can sue them for a small part of your
million-dollar compensation. Thus, CrimeFighters can use lawsuits to
collect an alternate reward from lawbreakers -- even for misdemeanors!

"The Litigation Explosion" book tells you all about civil suits, and all
the dirty tricks lawyers use to win and make millions of dollars. If you
use Qui Tam law to prosecute criminals you catch, report, or arrest, you
can sue them via civil suits and be 99% guaranteed of collecting a $1,000
to $10,000 award -- when the guilty party has sufficient assets to pay.

Read this book to learn all about civil suits and how you can use them to
collect "awards" as well as rewards, and how to win virtually every lawsuit
you initiate on your own -- without the assistance of a lawyer.
THE LITIGATION EXPLOSION (LITIGATE)(5019) $13


WITH JUSTICE FOR NONE,by Gerry Spence (1989), 8.5 X 5.5" softcover book.

"A scathing indictment of how law is taught, practiced, and administered in
this country... One of the best books ever written on the law." - The
Denver Post.

This book, like The Litigation Explosion, is a critical examination of the
law and corporate lawyers in particular. The writer, a well-know lawyer
from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, knows what he writes about and he does it well.
The book is entertaining because of the author's style of writing and home-
spun humor. It's a pleasure to read. More important, it provides overlooked
facts of HOW the law is being abused in the name of "justice", with justice
for none.

The contents of his book explains all the evils of the law as it now stands
in civil litigation - the "unfairness" of tort law (lawsuits). It also
mentions a lot of insider information on prosecutors and judges. If you
plan on using civil suits, read this book. It's worth the price and the
time to read it. You'll learn from it. (JUSTICE.F.N.)(3025) $10

                     Security Guards and CrimeFighters

Private Security and the Law, written by Charles P. Nemeth
This book is a unique training Manual for Security Guards and CrimeFighters
As the book explains, a security guard has no more police authority than a
civilian. Accordingly, everything in the book that's directed at security
guards also applies to CrimeFighters!

The book includes (among other things): The Law of Arrest, Search and
seizure - applications in the private sector; Civil and Criminal liability
of security personnel; The enforcement of laws and interpretation of
evidence; Public and private law enforcement.

It also includes dozens of examples and case histories explaining various
scenarios and court decisions. It's a recent publication (1989) and tailor-
made for CrimeFighters. Every CrimeFighter needs to know all they can learn
about citizens arrests and the inherent dangers if they don't know WHAT to
do, what NOT to do, and WHY.

If you make an arrest for a felony while on duty as a security guard, you
may not get a big reward, but you are eligible to apply under Title 18,
USCS 3059. If the reward isn't as much as you think it's worth, and there
may be some fines and forfeitures involved, consider prosecuting the case
yourself via Qui Tam law. You can also consider a lawsuit against the
lawbreaker to get paid a $1,000+ award.

The pay for a security guard is minimal. But, being a rent-a-cop puts you
in a position to look for lawbreakers; make citizen arrests; be eligible
for rewards; use Qui Tam law to be the prosecutor; and sue the perp's (if
they have any assets). A security guard's job might be considered as basic
training to get experience in a CrimeFighter role - doing all of the above.
This college-level textbook is recommended reading for all security guards
and serious CrimeFighters. $26  (P.SECURITY)(3028)

                      Investigation & Police Science

DEEP COVER, Police Intelligence Operations, by Burt Rapp.
The police undercover officer moves in a shadowy world of informers, drug
traffickers, corrupt officials and petty hoodlums. By gathering and
recording seemingly trivial and unrelated pieces of information, he patches
together a network of sources and compiles a database that can assist
officers throughout the force.

This up-to-date guide covers setting up, staffing and securing an
intelligence unit; building trust and interagency cooperation; informants,
informers and other sources; civil rights issues; and occupational hazards
such as high turnover, officer exposure, political manipulation and
corruption.   5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 136 pp, $14 (DEEP)(796)


LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS.
How to conduct an investigation, evaluating evidence, rendering courtroom
testimony, surveillance methods - this reprint of U.S. Army FM 19-2-
explains everything-you-want-to-know about law enforcement investigations.
While law enforcement is virtually the same everywhere, this manual
provides a different perspective - from a military police point of view.
Includes a glossary, index and bibliography.
8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illustr., 288 pp, $20 (LAW.E.I.)(2006)


D.E.A. NARCOTICS INVESTIGATOR'S MANUAL.
An exact reprint of the same manual used by the Drug Enforcement
Administration to train its narcotics investigators, this extremely hard-
to-find volume details every possible angle involved with drug law
enforcement. Learn all about interviews and interrogations, case
preparation, testifying in court, informants, surveillance operations,
undercover operations, entrapment, penetration techniques, search
operations, raids, clandestine laboratories, raid and surveillance
equipment and a whole lot more. The sections on
 use of informants and preparation for court testimony are especially
enlightening, making this book a very important addition to any lawman's
legal library.
8.5 X 11, softcover, charts, 270 pp, $50 (DEA.MAN)(57)


STREETWORK, The Way to Police Officer Safety and Survival, by Steve
Albrecht.
Police work in a profession that demands perfection at all times. The
margin for error is measured by your life, so your on-the-job training
never ends. Steve Albrecht's practical approach to police sharing tips and
techniques learned on the streets - where it counts - by him and other
officers.

Find out how cops handle outlaw bikers, vicious dog attacks, suspects under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, cross-fire scenes, freeway stops,
hostage negotiations, assailants armed with guns or edged weapons, satanic
crimes, skinheads and other high-risk situations, as well as how to avoid
the TEN MOST COMMON TACTICAL ERRORS of "Hollywood cops." This book was
written to ensure the safety and survival of all police officers regardless
of the size of their cities or counties or their length of service. But it
isn't just for cops! It is a must for ANYONE interested in learning the
skills necessary to survive the wildlife on today's streets.
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 256pp, $20  (WORK)(1009)


AN INSIDE LOOK AT OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE GANGS.
Outlaw motorcycle gangs have long been a major problem for police. This
law-enforcement manual provides an inside look at who they are, how they
operate and how they see the world. Revealing information on gang members,
colors, motorcycles, basic philosophies, criminal activities, runs,
clubhouses and a lot more gives you a glimpse into the hard world of bad-
ass bikers that few people know.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illustr., 56 pp, $10  (INSIDE)(1035)


HOT CARS!, An Inside Look at the Auto Theft Industry, by Marcus Wayne
Ratledge.
This timely book gives an inside look into the minds and methods of
professional car thieves. The author reveals the insider's tricks of the
multi-million-dollar industry he knows so well - car theft. A reformed car
thief, Ratledge tells private buyers, dealers, insurance claims adjusters
and law officers what thieves know and DON'T know about legitimizing fake
papers and serial numbers on cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, trailers and
even airplanes. Photos show what to look for in detecting whether or not a
vehicle's serial number has been altered. Don't be left holding the loan
payment book for a confiscated vehicle! This book will open your eyes!
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 136 pp, $14 (HOT)(655)


ARSON, The Complete Investigator's Manual.
Arson is another of America's fastest growing crime. Here is a complete
guide the arson investigator can utilize at a fire scene to help bring
these faceless criminals to justice. It's all here: the initial procedures
at the scene; interviewing checklists for fire fighters, witnesses, owners
and occupants; ferreting out telltale insurance and financial "red flags"
that indicate arson-for-profit; exhaustive sources of information from
city, county, state and federal sources; and a lot more. This is a
valuable, unique manual of arson investigation for police, private
insurance investigators, or anyone with an interest in solid detective
work.  5.5 X 8.5, softcover, 176 pp, $15 (ARSON)(908)


THE B & E BOOK, Burglary Techniques and Investigation, by Burt Rapp.
Chances are, even if you haven't been burglarized recently, someone you
know has. Millions of burglaries occur each year in the U.S., and the vast
majority are never solved. The B & E BOOK is an investigative guide and
practical manual designed for police and civilians alike. It will teach you
everything you need to know to thoroughly investigate break-ins by using
the T-T-T approach: Tasks, Tactics Tools. Learn what the professionals know
about burglars and their habits, and dramatically DECREASE your odds of
being a victim of burglars - or catching them in the act!
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 152 pp, $15 (BOOK)(879)


CRIME SCENE SEARCH AND PHYSICAL EVIDENCE HANDBOOK, by Richard H. Fox and
Carl L. Cunningham.
A spot of blood, shards of glass, fragments of cloth and footprints in the
dirt are all crucial bits of information for the criminal investigator.
This manual spells out accepted legal and scientific standards on how to
process such evidence to solve crimes and convict offenders.

Lifting fingerprints; collecting body fluid samples, fibers, hair and
fingernail scrapings; identifying drug and chemical residues; inspecting
documents for alteration; examining firearms and tools - these techniques
and more are discussed in this book. Cases involving fires, explosions,
poisons and identifying unknown dead are also covered.
8.5 X 11, photos, illustr., 208 pp, $16 (CRIME)(673)


THE FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM.
Based on the famed FBI system, here are simple methods and easily obtained
materials to help you identify any thief. Covers equipment, classification,
interpretation and identification. Sections include improvising items for
ink and recording surfaces, proper procedure for taking a suspect's prints
and overcoming the four major problems when taking prints. If the FBI can
do it with over 200 million prints, so can you. This book teaches you how.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illustr., 56 pp, $10 (FING)(704)


MUG SHOTS, A Police Artist's Guide to Remembering Faces, by Doug P. Hinkle.
For anyone with a need to identify persons who may wish to remain
unrecognized, this book provides precise instructions in the techniques of
identifying faces, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the criminal mind.
Written by a veteran police artist, this entertaining and instructive
manual is the only one of its kind that teaches police officers, private
detectives, security chiefs, store owners, bank tellers or anyone how to
observe faces, commit them to memory and later describe their features to
others, as well as how to obtain the same information about faces from
others. Learn what physical features can be changed easily and cheaply;
what can only be changed with time, money and effort; and what cannot be
changed at all!
5.5 X 8.5, softcovr, photos, illus., 128 pp, $16 (MUG)(905)


THEY WRITE THEIR OWN SENTENCES, The FBI Handwriting Analysis Manual.
An endorsement on a check, a scrawled note on a memo pad - everything you
set down on paper creates a unique image. These images can be traced,
analyzed and reconstructed, revealing evidence unseen by the naked eye.

FBI labs specializes in the study of handwriting, typewriting, rubber
stamps, seals, printing methods, obliterations, alterations and charred
paper. This manual shows the wide range of methods used to follow the
elusive paper trail, drawing on actual cases in the FBI files.
Sophisticated methods of physical and chemical analysis are described in
detail, as well as the procedures used to link together series of related
crimes.  5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, 56 pp, $8 (FBI)(684)


HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION, A Practical Handbook, by Burt Rapp.
There are a few things worse than an innocent person dying at the hands of
a murderer. One of them is when the murderer gets off on some illegal
technicality - and free to claim another victim. Here is a complete,
comprehensive manual on the techniques of homicide investigation that will
teach investigators how to catch murderers and avoid the mistakes that
allow them to go free. Topics include: 7 goals of a homicide investigation;
the first things to do at a murder scene; vital precautions when handling
suspects; using controversial tactics; avoiding critical pitfalls; dealing
with the media; and a lot more.
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 184 pp, $15 (HOM)(895)


GET 'EM OUT ALIVE, Hostage Negotiation Teams.
When lives hang in the balance, crack U.S. police and military units count
on the procedures they learned from this manual to help them contain the
crisis, open communications with the hostage-takers and get the victims out
alive. Learn how the pros know when to take evasive action and when to
stall for time. Learn the different types of hostage-takers, what motivates
them and how this determines the course of action taken. Learn what NEVER
to say to hostage-takers, as well as what messages calm and reassure them.
Find out what types of victims are killed most often by their abductors and
what victims can do to increase their chances of staying alive.
8.5 X 11, softcover, 36 pp, $10 (GET)(863)


THE S.W.A.T. TEAM MANUAL, by Capt. Robert Cappel.
Formerly restricted to police use only, this manual - the first S.W.A.T
team manual ever published - covers the theories, tactics and training
techniques as practiced by a first-rate S.W.A.T team. Topics include
choosing team members, equipment selection, training regimens, principles
of counter-guerrilla operations, countersniping ops, ambush and
counterambush techniques, hostage negotiations and a lot more. Over 100
illustrations outline S.W.A.T. tactics in detail.
8.5 X 11, softcover, illus., 150 pp, $12 (SWAT)(192)


S.W.A.T. TACTICS, by Jeffrie Jacobs.
Barricaded suspects, snipers and hostage takers who require special
tactical handling are now frequent occurrences in both urban and rural
areas. Yet police departments typically work with limited manpower, low
budgets and few training facilities. This excellent manual (and others in
this catalog) will help to alleviate those problems by providing the
theoretical training and guidelines. Illustrated with diagrams and 130
photos, topics include organizing a team, equipment selection, physical
fitness, climbing and rappelling, tactical training and a lot more.
8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illus., 98 pp, $12 (SWAT.T)(388)


S.W.A.T. TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, by Steven Matoon.
S.W.A.T. teams were born from the need to protect citizens from domestic
terrorism. When the U.S. Army wanted to get into the action, it formed the
Special Operations Units. Steven Matoon, involved with the army's program
since its inception, has discovered that most civilian and military
tactical units always need to improve their tactical and technical skills.

With this manual, any unit can perfect its mission to serve and protect.
Topics include personnel selection, training facilities, methods of forced
entry, concealment, multistory-building operations, communications, hostage
rescue, leadership, operational checklists and much more. This manual has
it all.  8.5 X 11, softcover, illustr., 152 pp, $14 (T&E)(672)


S.W.A.T. TEAM OPERATIONS, by Burt Rapp.
Those who ought to know are well aware that S.W.A.T. team members have the
most dangerous job in law enforcement. This book, a complete guide to
S.W.A.T. operations, helps to make it safer. This manual of operation
covers every aspect of training, tactics and tools. Find out how S.W.A.T.
teams handle snipers and barricaded gunmen, hijackers and hostage takers,
drug lords, terrorist threats, crowd and riot control and many other high-
risk situations. Detailed illustrations and instructions teach the crucial
skills for dealing with a broad range of threats quickly with a minimal
loss of life. 8.5 X 11, softcover, photos, illus., 160 pp, $17 (TO)(934)


THE POLICE SNIPER GUIDE, A Complete Handbook, by Burt Rapp.
Reprinted or reworked military texts don't give the police sniper a
realistic outline of what he needs to know. This book does. Chapters
include Military Firefights vs Civilian Armed Encounters, The Urban
Setting, Barricaded Suspect Types, and SWAT Team Make-Up.

This book is an all-new work that covers this specialized topic unlike any
book has before. Law enforcement professionals, military personnel and
crime fighters of all kinds will find it very informative.
5.5 X 8.5, softcover, photos, illustr., 200 pp, $15 (POL.SNIP)(775)


KILL OR GET KILLED, by Col. Rex Applegate.
A classic text describing in complete and explicit detail, methods of self-
defense, offensive close combat, combat shooting. and crowd-control
techniques in riot situations, recently adopted by the United States Marine
Corp.  Col. Applegate is widely regarded as the father of modern close
combat and combat shooting, and this book is considered the standard by
which all other books on the subject are judged. This short description
doesn't do justice to this exceptional and thoroughly detailed book.
5.5 X 8.5, hardcover, illustr., 400 pp, $30 (KOGK)(115)

                       CIA and OSS Gadgets & Gizmos

THE SPOOK BOOK - A Strange and Dangerous Look at Forbidden Technology,
by Mick Tyner
Some books merely peer in on the subterranean realm of spooklore. THE SPOOK
BOOK dives in headfirst in an outrageous expose of tough, genuinely useful
information. Follow step-by-step instructions for such activities as long-
range listening, lock picking, and surveillance photography. Illustrations
and photos highlights the technical info, including how to jam police
radar, de-scramble satellite TV signals, fabricate armor-piercing bullets
as well as inside info on super-secure data encryption, the etiquette of
wearing a wire and rocket weapons for the amateur.
8.5 X 11, photos, illustr., 264 pp, $30 (SPOOK)(3006)


SURVEILLANCE AUDIO AMPLIFIERS - The Cult of Electronic Super-Hearing
by Mick Tyner
This book takes up where the underground espionage classic, THE SPOOK BOOK,
left off. It delves into the audio amplifiers tailored to the sometimes
sinister needs of surveillance. If you are a hobbyist naive to high-gain
audio, or if you're a PI or cop with limited knowledge of electronics but
are required to deal with surveillance audio amplifiers and ancillary gear
in your job, this book is ESSENTIAL to your job.
8.5 X 11, photos, illustr., 280 pp,  $30  (AUD)(3007)


SPYGAME - Winning Through Super Technology, by Scot French & Lee Lapin.
From exotic poisons and shooting knives to fiber optics, infrared
monitoring and the legalities of surveillance; from the rocket pistol and
the Super Rifle to climbing sheer walls and reading minds... this is
SPYGAME (formerly Ninja 1990). This updated softcover edition includes all
the information previously compiled by an unbelievable writing team. With
SPYGAME, you can see in the dark - build your own starlight scope or IR
viewer; make your own bulletproof vest; access hidden data banks to
research anyone and anything; change IDs at will; and construct three
different weapons systems from a cheap commercial rifle.

And that's not all! Want to see more? Order SPYGAME today - all the info in
NINJA 1990 (plus updates) in a high quality softcover edition at a lower
price!  8.5 X 11", photos, illustr., 520 pp, $35 (SPY)(709)


THE SPY'S WORKSHOP - America's Clandestine Weapons, by Don McLean
Spy, Plumber, Agent, Operative. Call him what you will, this shadowy figure
is a master of intrigue. THE SPY'S WORKSHOP reveals the most fascinating
but least known aspect of the modern spy; his legendary black bag of secret
tricks.

The development of modern American spy hardware began in World War II, when
an elite corps of scientists created a special arsenal for America's
pioneer spy agency, the super-secret OSS. Many of these items are still in
use today. This heavily illustrated volume details the men and the
ingenious weapons they devised - AUNT JEMIMA (a high explosive mixture
camouflaged as pancake flour), ZEPHYR (a silencer for outboard motors used
in covert landing operations) and a lot more.

THE SPY'S WORKSHOP will delight World War II buffs, spook enthusiasts and
those curious about the gadgets, gizmos and gimmicks of all types.
8.5 X 11", 92 photos, illust., 288 pp, $30 (SPY.W)(797)

                            Polygraph Training

If your case rests on the results of a lie detector test, be sure to know
how the results can be rigged. Learn what to watch for and watch out for.
In the event the tests say "innocent" but you know better, you may be able
to use some of these books (or the information in them) to refute any
"innocent" claims based on such tests.

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DECEPTION DETECTION - Winning the Polygraph Game, by Charles Clifton
Each year in the U.S., up to 4 million people submit to polygraph tests.
Even more shocking is that 40 to 50 percent are erroneously branded liars!
Government studies have found polygraph accuracy to be as low as 50.6
percent!

But since fear is the polygraph's most powerful weapon, you can defend
yourself! The ammo is all here: a description of the machine and the tests
so you'll know what to expect; physical, cognitive and pharmacological
countermeasures, plus clever tricks you can use to stack the cards in your
favor; and practice tests so you can gauge your progress and ability. Use
these proven tactics for rendering the polygrapher impotent in his efforts
to intimidate and manipulate, and you'll beat the box hands down!
5.5 X 8.5", 152 pp, $15 (DETECT)(950)


NEVER SAY LIE - How to Beat the Machines, the Interviews, the Chemical
Tests, by Scott French and Paul Van Houten, Phd.D.
Do your unconscious body movements call you a liar? Can you tell when
someone else is lying? How do government intelligence agents trick lie-
detection systems?  NEVER SAY LIE exposes the "science" of lie detection
and shows how screening tests can be influenced by mechanical tricks,
drugs, practice and knowledge.

The FBI, IRS, CIA, job-screening firms, detectives and others use the old-
fashioned polygraph, graphology, drug-screening tests, and kinesic
interviewing. Do these techniques really work? Will you lose a job, get
fined or even go to jail because of a false positive on a shaky system?
Learn how these systems work and how to manipulate the tests and testers to
mislead anyone, anything, anytime - and get away with it.
8.5 X 11", 42 photos, 168 pp  $20 (NEV)(677)


BE YOUR OWN EQUALIZER - How to Fight the System and Win, by Victor Santoro.
Are the people who prosper in America any smarter than you? No, they just
know more about working the angles and creating their own opportunities. BE
YOUR OWN EQUALIZER will show you how to make the system more equitable.

By following Santoro's no-nonsense, step-by-step instructions, you'll be
able to stand up for your rights without being swatted down by rich and
powerful interests who want to stay on top by keeping you on the bottom.

* Make yourself more employable by knowing what to put in a resume and what
to leave out.

* Pass polygraphs with flying colors regardless of what you have to hide.

* Hold on to what's rightfully yours in the face of IRS audits, divorce and
lawsuits.

These and other guerrilla tactics revealed in this book will help you take
swift, silent aim at the vulnerable spots in the system and make your life
more rewarding. 5.5 X 8.5", 104 pp, $10 (EQUAL)(860)


                      VHS VIDEOS (U.S. format only.)

INSIDE SWAT, America's Elite in Action. A L.O.T.J. Group film.
S.W.A.T. teams are the weapon of choice when dealing with drug busts,
hostage rescues, riots and other violent acts. INSIDE S.W.A.T. is the first
film to go all the way inside America's shock force in the war on crime.

Sneak inside a S.W.A.T. armory in Florida for a inside look at the state-
of-the-art weapons and gear used by Tactical Intervention Units. Learn
firsthand the trade secrets of S.W.A.T. snipers. Travel to a S.W.A.T..
training school and see how teams combine force and stealth to infiltrate
inside crime scenes, take care of business and then get out. Find out how
helocasting, rapelling, fast roping and high-speed boat casting are all
essential skills for these elite crime stoppers.

One look at this non-stop video will convince you that it is a must for
anyone with a serious interest in modern police science.
Color, approx. 50 min., $30   (INSIDE SWAT)(2007)

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