The Practice Of Crime Scene Investigation

by John Horswell (Editor)

Overview

The Practice Of Crime Scene Investigation covers numerous aspects of crime scenes investigation, including the latest in education and training, quality systems accreditation, quality assurance, and the application of specialist scientific disciplines to crime. Written by authors specifically chosen for their expertise in this specialized field, the book includes discussion on fingerprinting, dealing with trauma victims, photofit technology, the role of the pathologist and ballistic expert, clandestine laboratories, and explosives. This comprehensive book is a valuable reference for everyone interested in forensic science and the broader application of the justice system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040080788
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/13/2004
Series:	International Forensic Science and Investigation
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	456
File size:	8 MB

Table of Contents

Crime Scene Investigation. Associate Evidence - The Locard Exchange Principle. The Education and Training of Crime Scene Investigators: An Australian Perspective. Crime Scene Investigation and Third Party Quality Systems Accreditation: Australia's Experience. Management of Crime Scene Investigation. Application of Forensic Light Sources at the Crime Scene. Crime Scene Photography. Specialized Photography and Imaging. Fingerprint Investigation. The Ballistics Expert at the Scene. The Role of the Pathologist at the Crime Scene. Establishing Identity with Odontology. Drug Operations. Clandestine Drug Laboratory Investigations. Fire and Explosion Scene Examinations. The Scientific Requirements and Outcomes of a Sexual Assault Crime Scene Investigation. Botanical and Soil Evidence at the Crime Scene. The Application of Entomology to Criminal Investigations. Physical Comparative Evidence. Signal Processing Evidence. Crime Scene Investigation: Key Issues for the Future.

Editorial Reviews

"The authors have included a rather unique review of associative evidence and the Locard exchange principle. … The contributors to this text are clearly well-qualified and the resultant stand-alone chapters allow the reader to pick and choose the topics of interest. … [A] readable text with relevant content for the forensic specialist."
- Journal: Canadian Society of Forensic Science

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