Crime Scene Management: Scene Specific Methods

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1 Brochure More information from Crime Scene Management: Scene Specific Methods Description: Crime Scene Management: Scene Specific Methods is an accessible introduction to the common forms of evidence that may be encountered at a scene of crime and the techniques used for recovery of that evidence. The book is clearly focused on the techniques for handling crime scenes from the role of the first officer attending through the to the specialist personnel who may be called to deal with specific evidence types. Clearly structured to enhance student understanding, methods covered include, dna-rich samples, fingerprints, toolmarks and impressions. Later chapters move on to consider common scenes such as burglary, fire and vehicle crime. Included with the book is an interactive CDROM that highlights many of the methodologies covered in the book with video footage of the evidence gathering technique in action. The book can be used as a stand-alone but the material included on the CD will enhance student understanding of the subject. Key features: - First UK focused textbook on Crime Scene Management - Includes interactive CDROM with demonstration of key methods employed at the scene and video footage - Supplementary website to include figures from the book and further references - Chapters are written by a team consisting of experts and academics to ensure the text is an accessible and well-informed academic text. - Focuses on the crime scene and on the science underpinning the gathering of evidence at the scene. Contents: and Use of this Text 1 The Crime Scene Context Paul Sutton What is a Crime? The Nature of the UK Legal System The Legal System in England and Wales The Courts The Judicial System in Northern Ireland The Scottish Legal System Judicial Processes that Deal with Causes of Death What Constitutes Evidence? The Chain Events in Evidence Gathering The Relationships between Evidence Gatherers and Analysts Health and Safety Considerations 2 First Officer Attending Response to Incidence Reporting Personnel Involved in the Investigative Process Recording and Recovery of Scientific Evidence Initial Considerations of First Officer Attending (FOA) Dealing with the Victim Dealing with Witnesses Dealing with Suspects Dealing with the Crime Scene(s) Documentation

2 Dealing with Violent Crime and Conclusion 3 The Role of the Scenes of Crime Officer Training the SOCO The Responsibilities of a SOCO Forensic Evidence Request for SOCO Attendance at Crime Scenes Actions When Attending the Crime Scene Initial Scene Assessment (Including Health and Safety) Planning Evidence Recovery Record the Evidence The Elimination Process Details of Evidence Recovered Integrity, Continuity and Contamination Packaging Materials Conclusion 4 Police Photography Chris Crowe General Guidelines Equipment Exposure Image Quality/Size Depth of Field White Balance Image Data Flash Photography Assaults and Woundings Night Photography Footwear Impressions Fingerprints Recording Video Evidence at Crime Scenes The Use of Digital Images in Court Answers 5 Fingerprints David Charlton The Nature of Friction Ridge Skin The Structure of Friction Ridge Skin Friction Ridge Growth Principles of Friction Ridge Identification Comparison Methodology Chemical Composition of Latex Prints Identification of Common Locations for Prints The Use of Powdering Techniques to Enhance Latent Finger Marks Chemical Development Techniques Laboratory and Scene Applications Fingerprints in Bodily Fluids Scenes of Fire Optimal Methods to Reveal Fingerprints (Laser and Other Light Sources) New and Emerging Techniques Acknowledgments Selected Further Reading 6 DNA-Rich Evidence Terry Bartlett

3 Historical Background The Structure and Properties of DNA DNA Analysis Types of DNA Testing Biological Evidence Procedures for Collection of Biological Evidence: General Considerations Limitation of DNA Evidence Elimination and Reference Samples References 7 Blood Pattern Analysis Terry Bartlett and Raul Sutton History of the Development of Blood Spatter as a Scientific Discipline Composition of Blood Physical Properties of Blood Causes of Bleeding Blood Dynamics Drop-surface Impact and Droplet Pattern Determination of Area of Origin of Spatter Cast-off Patterns Arterial Damage Patterns Non-spatter Patterns Physiologically Altered Blood Stains (PABS) Volume Blood Stains Composite Patterns Investigative Transfer and Contamination Issues Recording Traces 8 Physical Evidence Craig Williams Tool Marks Clothing Fibres Footwear Impressions Glass Fragments Glass Fragmentation Soils Firearms Scene Recovery of Firearms Gunshot Residues (GSR) Drugs of Abuse (DOA) The Crime Scene Characteristics of Various DOAs Presumptive Tests for Drugs Amateur Explosives End of Chapter Questions 9 The Examination of Fire Scenes Chris J. Perry The Nature of Fire The Oxygen Demands of Fires Flame and Fire Classifications Types of Evidence Specific to Fire Scenes Locating the Seat of the Fire Evidence Gathering Methods

4 Methods for Ascertaining Whether a Crime has been Committed Health and Safety Considerations 10 Examination of Recovered Stolen Vehicles What is a Motor Vehicle? The Definition of an Auto Crime Auto Crime Scene Examinations Requests to Attend an 'Auto Crime' Scene The Examination Process Conclusion 11 Preparing Reports and Statements Documentation at the Crime Scene Photography Plans, Sketches and Diagrams The Exhibit Label Handling the Evidence Statements of Evidence Criminal Justice Act 1967 Section 9 Crime Scene Examination Statements Conclusion Ordering: Order Online - Order by Fax - using the form below Order by Post - print the order form below and sent to Research and Markets, Guinness Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland.

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