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Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation Eighth Edition Barry A. J. Fisher Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California, USA
David R. Fisher New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, USA
New practitioners and students of crime scene investigations must be made aware of the increased scrutiny that they will face in the judicial system. Judges are taking a more involved role than ever before as far as the types of evidence and testimony that they allow into their courtrooms. Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation, Eighth Edition is about the proper and effective use of science and technology in support of justice. Examining concepts, field-tested techniques and procedures, and technical information concerning crime scene investigation, the book is written in an easy-to-read style and offers up-to-date technical expertise that Barry Fischer has developed over many years in law enforcement. The book includes checklists, case studies, and nearly 400 illustrations. Also included is an appendix on equipment for crime scene investigations, and a companion CD-ROM for training purposes is also available. New topics in this edition include: • A discussion on professional ethics • Challenges facing forensic science laboratories and suggestions for addressing them • Expert witness testimony • CSI in HAZMAT environments • Low copy number DNA/touch DNA • CODIS databases and familial searching • Forensic science and acts of terrorism • The National Academy of Sciences report on Forensic Science Widely adopted by police academies, community colleges, and universities, this volume is also recommended for preparation for certification exams.
Contents: Introduction The First Officer at the Crime Scene The Crime Scene Investigator Specialized Personnel at the Crime Scene Processing the Crime Scene Establishing Identity Trace Evidence Blood, Forensic Biology, and DNA Impression Evidence Firearms Examination Arson and Explosives Illicit Drugs and Toxicology Investigating Sexual Assault Burglary Investigation Motor Vehicle Investigation Homicide Investigation Digital Evidence Appendix A: Equipment for Crime Scene Investigations Appendix B: Forensic Science-Related Websites Catalog no. K10500, June 2012, c. 504 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1005-7, $99.95 / £52.99 Also available as eBook
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Fisher’s Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation First International Edition William Tilstone, Michael Hastrup, Camilla Hald, and Barry J. Fisher This new edition of a classic volume is now oriented specifically to an international audience. Filled with color photos, the book is divided into three parts. The first section, entirely new, explores forensic process, principles, and practice. The second section examines forms of evidence, identification, and recovery. The final section presents chapters on scene investigation, identification of human remains, trace evidence, firearms, illicit drugs, sexual assault, and homicide investigations. Appendices provide supplemental material on digital evidence. Catalog no. K10881, August 2012, c. 528 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1704-9, $99.95 / £63.99
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