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Description
Henry Lee's Crime Scene Handbook outlines proven methods to help you
collect and process physical evidence correctly, analyze it
thoroughly, and understand its relevance to the case involved. It
evaluates the newest chemical and instrumental techniques, and
covers new areas such as forensic analysis of computers and advanced
shooting scene reconstruction methods. This "must-have" guide is
enhanced with dozens of color photographs, logic trees, check lists,
worksheets, case studies, lists of suppliers, and more. Henry Lee
has consulted on thousands of criminal cases around the world and is
highly sought after to help solve difficult cases. Now he and his
co-authors share more than 50 years of combined experience in this
systematic approach to crime scene processing. It provides the
information you need for initial training, to take with you in the
field, and to refer to again and again during the course of each
investigation. KEY FEATURES: * Presents a unique, systematic
approach to crime scene processing * Covers in detail how to manage
a crime scene, collect information, search for, collect, and
preserve physical evidence, conduct field tests, and reconstruct a
sequence of events * Describes how to use the latest chemical and
instrumental techniques for each kind of crime scene * Outlines
common problems and provides clear recommendations for overcoming
them * Includes logic trees, checklists, and worksheets that help
investigators evaluate the evidence in specific types of crimes
Audience
Crime scene specialists, police officers and investigators, forensic
scientists, fire investigators, lawyers, students in related fields,
crime reporters, and serious "crime buffs."
Contents
General Crime Scene Considerations Elements of Crime Scene
Management General Crime Scene Procedures Crime Scene Documentation
Searching for Physical Evidence Collection and Preservation of
Physical Evidence Logic Trees Field Tests and Enhancement Reagents
Special Scene Techniques Crime Scene Reconstruction Appendix I:
Crime Scene Investigation Equipment Inventory Appendix II: Game Plan
for Processing Appendix III: Resources and Supplies Appendix IV:
Bibliography Case Study 1: Partial Reconstruction Case Study 2:
Complete Reconstruction Case Study 3: Limited Reconstruction Index
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