Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction

Description

1. Introduction to Physical Evidence 2. Crime Scene Search Principles 3. Crime Scene Photography 4. Crime Scene Sketches 5. Latent Fingerprint Evidence 6. Trace Evidence: Hair, Fiber, Glass, Paint, Soil, Arson Accelerant 7. Biological Fluid Stain Evidence: Blood, Semen, Saliva 8. Firearms Evidence 9. Impression Evidence 10. Drug and Alcohol Evidence 11 Document Evidence 12. Vehicle Investigations 13. Sexual Assault Investigations 14. Homicide Investigations 15. Crime Scene Reconstruction Appendix I. Crime Scene Report Writing Appendix II. Courtroom Testimony Appendix III. Crime Scene and Forensic Texts Appendix IV. Physical Evidence Chart Appendix V. Computer Evidence Appendix VI. Entomological Evidence

For courses in Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Investigation.

Taking a systematic approach, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, 3e outlines techniques that will help investigators answer the critical what, who, when questions of crime scene investigations. With a focus on crime scene processing, the book includes the latest on database technologies, digital cameras, DNA analyses and computer-aided crime scene reconstructions.  Each chapter includes introductions and summaries that demystify the technical aspects of the field. This edition includes a separate chapter on crime scene reconstruction, the latest on search and seizure laws and updated photographs that show efficient and effective crime scene investigation methods.

New! Fully updated to include the latest on:

• The Linkage Profile concept
• Search and Seizure laws
• Digital cameras
• Photography terminology
• The history of fingerprints
• Saliva evidence  

New! Chapter Introductions and Summaries have been added for each chapter.

• Helps students identify key information for each chapter and improves comprehension and retention.  

New! Thirty-nine new or updated photographs have been added.

• Illustrates the latest techniques for the collection and laboratory examination of physical evidence.

For courses in Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Investigation.

Taking a systematic approach, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, 3e outlines techniques that will help investigators answer the critical what, who, when questions of crime scene investigations. With a focus on crime scene processing, the book includes the latest on database technologies, digital cameras, DNA analyses and computer-aided crime scene reconstructions.  Each chapter includes introductions and summaries that demystify the technical aspects of the field. This edition includes a separate chapter on crime scene reconstruction, the latest on search and seizure laws and updated photographs that show efficient and effective crime scene investigation methods.

Hallmark Features

Systematic approach to crime scene investigation–that covers all the essential scene tasks,  all the details of each task, and how to effectively communicate scene findings.

• Presents chapters in the sequence in which crime scenes are processed. 

Separate chapter on crime scene reconstruction–see Chapter 15.

• Emphasizes the importance of crime scene reconstruction and provides students with an appreciation for the value of physical evidence. 

Taking a systematic approach, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, 3e outlines techniques that will help investigators answer the critical what, who, when questions of crime scene investigations. With a focus on crime scene processing, the book includes the latest on database technologies, digital cameras, DNA analyses and computer-aided crime scene reconstructions. Each chapter includes introductions and summaries that demystify the technical aspects of the field. This edition includes a separate chapter on crime scene reconstruction, the latest on search and seizure laws and updated photographs that show efficient and effective crime scene investigation methods.