This book is aimed at non-scientists or those with limited scientific knowledge. It is intended for those studying forensic science or law and for teaching and training purposes. It covers the forensic examination of the crime scene in the UK, the principles of crime scene investigations and the importance of this work in a criminal investigation. Courtroom procedures are also covered along with the role of the expert witness. The latest methods and techniques used in crime scene investigation and forensic science laboratories are reported, with several cases presented to illustrate the above points. Each chapter includes a bibliography of further reading material. Authors of the various chapters include current members of the FSS, past members of the FSS and a former member of the Metropolitan Police Forensic Science Laboratory.

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The third edition of Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science has undergone considerable revision. Designed as a college textbook for use in lower-division college courses, this American book is structured to provide the student with a realistic and straightforward look at today’s most modern techniques in criminal investigation. Supplemented with a comprehensive test bank and instructor’s manual for ease-of-use in the college classroom, the new third edition also includes:
- updated material on all criminal investigation techniques
- a dedicated glossary of physical evidence outlining all procedures for collection and preservation of evidence in criminal cases
- expanded sections on stalking, child abuse, computer crime and domestic violence investigations
- updated crime statistics
- specially designed ‘Case In point’ sections offering valuable and timely case studies in criminal investigation
- helpful ‘A Closer Look; boxes that showcase real-life circumstances to illustrate points in the book
- expanded glossary
- up-to-date US Supreme Court decisions
- a new, condensed 21-chapter format
- helpful instructor’s manual with test item file.

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This book addresses proven, reliable methods for handling crime scene evidence correctly, and discusses many newly developed chemical and instrumental techniques. Forensic analysis of computers and advanced shooting scene reconstruction methods are just two of the innovative methods disclosed in then handbook. Each chapter concludes with a troubleshooting section, listing the most commonly encountered problems or mistakes. 'Logic trees' are provided for each type of crime scene. This book is essential for police officers, crime scene technicians, forensic scientists, investigators and students.

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This American book is part of the CRC series entitled 'Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigation'. The topic is the investigation of violent crime and criminal behaviour and the third edition has been expanded to the level of an encyclopaedia of death investigation. This text will be essential to students of criminal justice and policing. Chapters 1 to 8 define all aspects of the initial investigation on scene. Chapters 9 to 22 focus on special procedures and techniques that must also be considered in a major crime investigation. This book has a large number of good quality photographs taken at crime scenes. The DNA section has been revised and updated for this edition, as have the chapters on staged crime scenes, sex-related homicides, investigation assessments and identification of suspects.

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The book's stated aim is to supplement existing scene examination texts rather than to replace them. There is a very sound approach to the subject and an emphasis upon working together with both police officers and other specialists. The book covers some of the many disciplines which can be involved by undoubted experts and specialists. This illustrates clearly the respect and understanding which must be present when so many complimentary disciplines and personalities are involved. The overlap between the specialists reflects the complete co-operation and communication which must exist at the crime scene in order that all aspects are covered and that no evidence is lost due to personality clashes or hurt pride.
 

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Barry Fisher is a forensic scientist and the Director of Scientific Services for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. He provides a wealth of personal experience and reference material to crime scene investigation. This latest edition covers the newer areas such as DNA typing, latent fingerprint developing and automated fingerprint identification classification systems his main aim is to introduce the reader to some of the concepts, procedures, and technical information concerning crime scene investigations. A must for Crime Scene Investigation Training.

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This book aims to provide a basic but fundamental supplement to police training. The book is divided into two sections. The first covers the types of evidence and their uses and limitations. The second section is designed to be an easy-to-use reference, describing the various evidence types and the most commonly encountered crime types. In this way, officers faced with a problem or question in relation to either an evidence type or a particular crime can refer directly to the relevant pages. The book is primarily a basic guide to forensic evidence and its value to the investigation process. It covers actions at particular crime scenes, commonly encountered evidence types and the principles of applying forensic science to crime investigation. It is hoped that this will go some way towards assisting police officers in making the right decisions at the scene of a crime and thereby enhance the quality of the evidence recovered by the Scenes of Crime Officer.

The Forensic Casebook draws on interviews with police personnel and forensic scientists – including animal examiners, botanists, zoologists, firearms specialists, and pathologists – to uncover the vast and detailed workings of criminal investigation. Encyclopaedic in scope, this authoritative American book leaves no aspect of forensic science untouched, covering fascinating topics such as securing a crime scene, identifying blood spatter patterns, collecting fingerprints, feet, lip and ear-prints, interpreting the stages of a body’s decay, examining hair and fibre evidence, trace evidence from firearms and explosives, obtaining DNA samples, computer crime and forensic photography. Lucidly written and spiked with real crime stories, The Forensic Casebook exposes the nitty-gritty that other books only touch upon.

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