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Michael D. Lyman, Ph.D., began his career as a special agent
and criminal investigator for the Kansas Bureau of investigation. He then moved
to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs as a senior agent and criminal investigator. While with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs he was assigned to the Street Enforcement
and Intelligence Division. During his 11 year law enforcement career Michael
has made over 600 felony arrest. For the last 18 years he has been professor
of Criminal Justice at the Columbia College of Missouri.
Michael D. Lyman, Ph.D., has authored seven books about the
enforcement function in criminal justice. His books include: The Police: An Introduction; Criminal Investigation: The Art and Science; Practical
Drug Enforcement; and, Organized Crime.
According to the book description Michael
Lyman’s Organized Crime, “Dispelling current myths regarding organized crime, Lyman
and Potter’s fourth edition reveals a truer picture of organized crime and criminal activity today. Providing
scholarly treatment and a social perspective, the authors explore the concept of organized crime, the historical foundation
for its evolution and development, and the current status of criminal groups in today’s society. Offering timely and
respected research, this edition includes a thorough examination of drug trafficking, new sections on emerging organized crime
groups, updated case studies, more coverage international groups, updated statistics, graphics and more! Presents
a broad view of organized crime that incorporates more than just ethnically- driven, pop-culture stereotypes. Incorporates
two parallel themes—organized crime consists of many different groups and corrupt individuals in public office, business
etc., contribute to the continuation of the problem. Uses thematic questions (What is organized crime? Is there really a Mafia?
Is terrorism organized crime? Do political machines still exist?) to promote higher-order thinking skills and a critical examination
of the topic. Synthesizes volumes of historical data and archives to present the most salient aspects of the organized crime
problem. References information and reports generated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania Crime Commission,
the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of Justice Statistics and well-known researchers in the field. Law
enforcement professionals and those interested in a scholarly treatment and a social perspective of organized crime.”
According to one reader of Michael
Lyman’s Organized Crime, “This book is a good introduction to a difficult topic. The
authors don't focus on just the traditional "Costra Nostra" topics that many authors fall prey too. The authors
carefully blend National and International Organized Crime (OC)Groups, Theories of OC and methods for controlling the spread
and growth of the groups. The book is written in a textbook fashion and the authors provide keywords at the end of each chapter
to assist the student in learning the main points of each chapter. Both the authors appear very knowledgeable in this subject
and they continue to add current information into their newer additions.”
According to one reader of Michael
Lyman’s Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science, “This general textbook is written
in a well-organized manner. It presents the common topics associated with criminal investigations: documentation, report writing,
suspect identification and methods used for crime scene surveys. The author makes use of recent court decisions during the
presentation of his topics. The chapters are logically placed so that it is easy to see how an investigation would take place.
There are several illustrations and drawings, which help the reader identify the topic being discussed. This edition is written
in easy to read and comprehend sections. Technical words are explained in detail. The basics of criminal investigation are
covered within the textbook - advanced topics such as criminal interrogation and procedures are briefly discussed but they
are not the main focus of this book. This textbook provides an excellent foundation for the criminal justice student who is
planning a career in law enforcement.”
According to the book description Michael
Lyman’s The Police: An Introduction, “For courses in Introduction to Law Enforcement
and Introduction to Policing. This book explores the principles of policing and introduces readers to the history, administration,
day-to-day practices of the police in the United States. It provides students with the basic framework for understanding fundamental
contemporary police issues while at the same time empowering them to question the conventional wisdom about policing.
The Police: An Introduction, 3/e is designed to inform
and excite students about the vast field of police work and the role of the police in a democratic society. Its no-nonsense
approach offers frequent insights into everyday duties of police work—a profession that many believe is among the most
fascinating and charismatic in our society. The many features of this new revision will aid students of criminal justice and
the classroom professor as well.
Features Include: Chapter objectives
highlighting the main points of each chapter; Topical vignettes: Highlights in Policing, A Closer Look, and American Police Under Fire. Each of which
discuss special topics of interest; Improve your professional vocabulary—a learning tool at the end of each chapter
identifying key chapter terms. Expanded sections on police liability,
racial profiling, domestic violence, women and minorities in policing, changing demographics, the war on terrorism, and private
policing. Four new appendices: Police Model Policies; The USA Patriot Act; Model Basic Police Training
Curriculum: Police Internet Research Sites. New material on Homeland Security, Minority Leaders in Policing, and Police and
Technology. Updated police research and statistics.”
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