Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction (3^rd Ed.)

Taking a systematic approach, Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction, 3eoutlines 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.

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