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Crime scene investigators are the foundation for every criminal investigation. The admissibility and persuasiveness of evidence in court and in turn the success of a case is largely dependent upon the evidence being properly collected recorded and handled for future analysis by investigators and forensic analysts in the lab. Complete Crime Scene Investigation Handbook is the most complete one-stop practical reference for law enforcement and crime scene professionals as well as students looking to enter the field. The book provides step-by-step methods and best practice protocols for effectively finding recognizing recording collecting preserving handling and packaging evidence. With more than 650 full color photos and illustrations the book covers:The investigative team and its responsibilitiesThe rules for forensic search and seizureProper documentation of evidence via note-taking photography and sketchingSearch patterns and the special considerations for various searchesThe use of alternative light sourcesPresumptive tests via luminol and other methodsLatent fingerprint processingEvidence collection and packagingSerological trace firearms toolmark footwear tire and digital evidenceInjury documentationAppendices with a full compliment of sample forms equipment lists and checklists to assist in crime scene investigationA special considerations section reviews topics such as shooting scene and bloodstain documentation clandestine graves and scattered human remains fire scenes and questioned document evidence. The final chapters examine how to develop a working plan and processing methodology as well as effective report writing. This book is a must-have reference for experienced forensic crime scene and investigative professionals as well as students in forensic science programs looking to enter the field. A specially developed companion lab exercise workbook—The Complete Crime Scene Investigation Workbook (ISBN: 978-1-4987-0142-6)—is also available for purchase and can be used in conjunction with this handbook both for group training purposes or for individuals looking for hands-on self-study.
Crc Press Complete Crime Scene Investigation Handbook Large 09780367778132
Crime scene investigators are the foundation for every criminal investigation. The admissibility and persuasiveness of evidence in court and in turn the success of a case is largely dependent upon the evidence being properly collected recorded and handled for future analysis by investigators and forensic analysts in the lab. Complete Crime Scene Investigation Handbook is the most complete one-stop practical reference for law enforcement and crime scene professionals as well as students looking to enter the field. The book provides step-by-step methods and best practice protocols for effectively finding recognizing recording collecting preserving handling and packaging evidence. With more than 650 full color photos and illustrations the book covers:The investigative team and its responsibilitiesThe rules for forensic search and seizureProper documentation of evidence via note-taking photography and sketchingSearch patterns and the special considerations for various searchesThe use of alternative light sourcesPresumptive tests via luminol and other methodsLatent fingerprint processingEvidence collection and packagingSerological trace firearms toolmark footwear tire and digital evidenceInjury documentationAppendices with a full compliment of sample forms equipment lists and checklists to assist in crime scene investigationA special considerations section reviews topics such as shooting scene and bloodstain documentation clandestine graves and scattered human remains fire scenes and questioned document evidence. The final chapters examine how to develop a working plan and processing methodology as well as effective report writing. This book is a must-have reference for experienced forensic crime scene and investigative professionals as well as students in forensic science programs looking to enter the field. A specially developed companion lab exercise workbook—The Complete Crime Scene Investigation Workbook (ISBN: 978-1-4987-0142-6)—is also available for purchase and can be used in conjunction with this handbook both for group training purposes or for individuals looking for hands-on self-study.
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