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Techniques of crime scene investigation /

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"The 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 author...

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Main Author: Fisher, Barry A. J. (Author)
Corporate Author: EBSCOhost
Other Authors: Fisher, David
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, [2012]
Edition:8th ed.
Subjects:
Crime scene searches.
Criminal investigation.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Infrastructure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • First officer at the crime scene
  • The crime scene investigator
  • Specialized personnel at the crime scene
  • Processing the crime scene
  • Establishing identity
  • Trace evidence
  • Blood, forensic biology, and DNA
  • Impression evidence
  • Firearms examination
  • Arson and explosives
  • Illicit drugs and toxicology
  • Investigating sexual assault
  • Burglary investigation
  • Motor vehicle investigation
  • Homicide investigation
  • Digital evidence.