{"product_id":"complete-crime-scene-investigation-handbook","title":"Complete Crime Scene Investigation Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrime scene investigators are the foundation for every criminal investigation. The admissibility and persuasiveness of evidence in court, and in turn, the success of a case, is largely dependent upon the evidence being properly collected, recorded, and handled for future analysis by investigators and forensic analysts in the lab. \u003cb\u003eComplete Crime Scene Investigation Handbook \u003c\/b\u003eis the most complete, one-stop practical reference for law enforcement and crime scene professionals as well as students looking to enter the field. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides step-by-step methods and best practice protocols for effectively finding, recognizing, recording, collecting, preserving, handling, and packaging evidence. With more than 650 full color photos and illustrations the book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe investigative team and its responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rules for forensic search and seizure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper documentation of evidence via note-taking, photography, and sketching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch patterns and the special considerations for various searches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of alternative light sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresumptive tests via luminol and other methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatent fingerprint processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence collection and packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerological, trace, firearms, toolmark, footwear, tire, and digital evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjury documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendices with a full compliment of sample forms, equipment lists, and checklists to assist in crime scene investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA special considerations section reviews topics such as shooting scene and bloodstain documentation, clandestine graves and scattered human remains, fire scenes, and questioned document evidence. The final chapters examine how to develop a working plan and processing methodology as well as effective report writing. This book is a must-have reference for experienced forensic, crime scene, and investigative professionals as well as students in forensic science programs looking to enter the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA specially developed companion lab exercise workbook—\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Crime Scene Investigation Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e (ISBN: 978-1-4987-0142-6)—is also available for purchase and can be used in conjunction with this handbook, both for group training purposes or for individuals looking for hands-on self-study. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54258924388696,"sku":"9781498701440","price":173.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781498701440.jpg?v=1777759229","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/complete-crime-scene-investigation-handbook","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}