Illustrated guide to crime scene investigation. (2006)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Nicholas Petraco, Hal Sherman.
• Other Names: Petraco, Nicholas; Sherman, Hal, 1961-
• Contents: Introduction -- 1. Processing the scene of a burglary -- General crime scene practices -- Basic photographic record of crime scene's interior -- Collection of standards -- Processing and collection of a footwear impression -- Casting the impression -- Releasing the crime scene -- 2. Processing the scene of a homicide -- Processing a homicide -- Photographing and searching the crime scene -- Crime scene review sheet -- Homicide investigation -- Ballistics evidence/weapon -- Fingerprint evidence -- DNA/serology evidence -- Trace evidence -- Physical evidence -- Photographic/video evidence -- 3. Processing a robbery scene -- 4. Processing of a sexual assault scene -- 5. Processing scenes of arson or explosion -- 6. Investigation of leaving the scene of an auto accident -- Appendix A. Essential crime scene equipment -- Stationery -- Evidence marker and tapes -- Protective clothing (PIPE) -- Evidence collection containers -- Impression evidence collection -- Camera equipment -- Ballistic collection equipment -- Biology and trace equipment -- Specialized team evidence collection equipment -- Miscellaneous -- Appendix B. Photographic review of evidence collection and packaging techniques -- Appendix C. Photographing a crime scene -- Appendix D. Photographic review of recognition and documentation of physical evidence -- Appendix E. Crime scene forms and diagrams commonly used -- Appendix F. Avoiding potential mistakes while processing a crime scene -- Appendix G. WMD crime scene processing -- Glossary.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2006
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 470 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 363.25/2; Crime scene searches -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Criminal investigation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure; SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General; Crime scene searches; Criminal investigation; Electronic books; Handbooks and manuals
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1420038915; 9781420038910
• Related ISBNs: 0849322634; 9780849322631
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-461) and index.
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