Crime Scene Investigation Procedural Guide

Michael S. Maloney

ISBN 10: 1138426741 / ISBN 13: 9781138426740

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2020, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crime Scene Investigation Procedural Guide
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138426741
• ISBN 13: 9781138426740
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 0D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 800 grams

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Synopsis

Those tasked with investigating crime scenes come from a variety of backgrounds and varying levels of experience. Crime Scene Investigation Procedural Guide gives the novice investigator the procedures for almost any crime scene imaginable while providing the seasoned pro a ready reference for crimes occurring even under the most unusual of circumstances. Designed as a stand-alone text or as a companion to Ross Gardner‘s Practical Crime Scene Investigation, the book details the precise steps that need to be taken when processing and analyzing a crime scene.

Using a bulleted format for quick, easy access, the authors provide hands-on, concise instruction in a style friendly to a range of professionals. Topics discussed in this practical manual include:

Preparation for response, initial response, scene management, and scene evaluation/analysis

Scene photography, videography, sketching, and search and processing procedures

Steps to be taken prior to releasing the scene

Response, documentation, processing, and collection of evidence for specific crimes against persons and property

Evaluation, processing, collection, and preservation of all items of evidence encountered at the scene, including friction ridge evidence, two- and three-dimensional impression evidence, and trace and biological evidence

Bloodstain pattern documentation and shooting incident documentation

Appendices include direction on working with potential blood-borne pathogens and worksheets for documenting and evaluating the scene and processing various types of evidence. A supplemental CD is included with downloadable forms for crime scene investigations. Adherence to the instructions provided in this guide will help ensure investigators that vital evidence is properly documented and pre

About the Author

Maloney, Michael S.