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Record Nr.

UNINA9910460744503321

Autore

Fisher Barry A. J.

Titolo

Techniques of crime scene investigation / / by Barry A. J. Fisher and David Fisher

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton, FL : , : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, , 2012

ISBN

0-429-24478-9

1-4665-0740-3

1-4398-1006-0

Edizione

[Eighth edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (529 p.)

Collana

Forensic and Police Science Series

Disciplina

363.25/2

Soggetti

Crime scene searches

Criminal investigation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Prologue; 1. Introduction; 2. First Officer at the Crime Scene; 3. The Crime Scene Investigator; 4. Specialized Personnel at the Crime Scene; 5. Processing the Crime Scene; 6. Establishing Identity; 7. Trace Evidence; 8. Blood, Forensic Biology, and DNA; 9. Impression Evidence; 10. Firearms Examination; 11. Arson and Explosives; 12. Illicit Drugs and Toxicology; 13. Investigating Sexual Assault; 14. Burglary Investigation; 15. Motor Vehicle Investigation; 16. Homicide Investigation; 17. Digital Evidence

Appendix A: Equipment for Crime Scene InvestigationsAppendix B: Forensic Science-Related Websites; Bibliography; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

"If you are a Professional Crime Scene Investigator, then this book is a must have for both your personal forensic reference library, as well as your office reference library." —Edward W. Wallace Jr., Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst, Retired First Grade Detective, NYPD"Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation is a well-written, comprehensive guide to the investigative and technical aspects of CSI. The textbook is an educational standard on the theory and practice of crime scene investigation and includes many informative casework examples and



photographs. On reading this book, students, entry-level personnel, and experienced practitioners will have a better understanding of the strengths and limitations of forensic science in its application to crime scene investigations." —Professor Don Johnson, School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, California State University, Los AngelesThe application of science and technology plays a critical role in the investigation and adjudication of crimes in our criminal justice system. But before science can be brought to bear on evidence, it must be recognized and collected in an appropriate manner at crime scenes. Written by authors with over 50 years of combined experience in forensic science, Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation examines the concepts, field-tested techniques, and procedures of crime scene investigation. Detectives, crime scene technicians, and forensic scientists can rely on this updated version of the "forensics bible" to effectively apply science and technology to the tasks of solving crimes.