The Practice of Crime Scene Investigation
by John Horswell
PRACTICE OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Covers a wide range of forensic subjects from basic and advanced techniques to specialist crime scene examinations
Presents the latest information on education and training, quality systems accreditation, and quality assurance
Describes Australia's forensic methods and criminal investigation proceduresAbout the AuthorJohn Horswell has been involved in Forensic Science for 28 years. He began his career as a forensic practitioner with the Northern Territory Police, where he conducted mainly field work and some laboratory work for 14 years. He spent the remainder of his career in various senior roles with the Australian Federal Police Forensic Services, including positions as the Coordinator Special Projects and the Director of Crime Scenes with Forensic Services. Currently, he is consulting at his own business, Forensic Executives, in Brisbane, Australia.
Crime scene investigation involves the use and integration of scientific methods, physical evidence, and deductive reasoning in order to determine and establish the series of events surrounding a crime. The quality of the immediate crime scene response and the manner in which the crime scene is examined are critical to the success of the investigation. Evidence that is missed or corrupted by incomplete or improper handling can have a devastating effect on a case and keep justice from being served.
The Practice of Crime Scene Investigation covers numerous aspects of crime scene investigation, including the latest in education and training, quality systems accreditation, quality assurance, and the application of specialist scientific disciplines to crime. The book discusses a range of basic and advanced techniques such as fingerprinting, dealing with trauma victims, photofit technology, the role of the pathologist and ballistic expert, and signal processing. It also reviews specialist crime scene examinations including clandestine laboratories, drug operations, arson, and explosives.
Table of Contents
Crime Scene Investigation, John Horswell
Associate Evidence - The Locard Exchange Principle, John Horswell and Craig Fowler
The Education and Training of Crime Scene Investigators: An Australian Perspective, Suzanne Stanley and John Horswell
Crime Scene Investigation and Third Party Quality Systems Accreditation: Australia's Experience, John Horswell
Management of Crime Scene Investigation, John Horswell
Application of Forensic Light Sources at the Crime Scene, Chris Lennard and Milutin Stoilovic
Crime Scene Photography, John Horswell
Specialized Photography and Imaging, Glenn Porter
Fingerprint Investigation, Dale Cregg
The Ballistics Expert at the Scene, Ian Prior
The Role of the Pathologist at the Crime Scene, Kevin A.P. Lee
Establishing Identity with Odontology, David Griffiths
Drug Operations, Karl Kent and Bruce Nelson
Clandestine Drug Laboratory Investigations, John White
Fire and Explosion Scene Examinations, John Kelleher and Peter Thatcher
The Scientific Requirements and Outcomes of a Sexual Assault Crime Scene Investigation, Carmen I. Eckhoff
Botanical and Soil Evidence at the Crime Scene, James Robertson
The Application of Entomology to Criminal Investigations, James Wallman
Physical Comparative Evidence, Ted Van Dijk and Paul Sheldon
Signal Processing Evidence, Graeme J. Kinraid
Crime Scene Investigation: Key Issues for the Future, James Robertson
ISBN 0748406093
Hard Cover
B/W Photographs and Charts
418 pages
7"x10.5"
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