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New! Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation, Eighth Edition Barry A. J. Fisher and David R. Fisher "If you are a Professional Crime Scene Investigator, then this book is a musthave for both your personal forensic reference library, as well as your office reference library." —Edward W. Wallace Jr., Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst, Retired First Grade Detective, NYPD
"Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation is a well-written, comprehensive guide to the investigative and technical aspects of CSI. The textbook is an educational standard on the theory and practice of crime scene investigation and includes many informative casework examples and photographs. On reading this book, students, entry-level personnel, and experienced practitioners will have a better understanding of the strengths and limitations of forensic science in its application to crime scene investigations." —Professor Don Johnson, School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, California State University, Los Angeles
The application of science and technology plays a critical role in the investigation and adjudication of crimes in our criminal justice system. But before science can be brought to bear on evidence, it must be recognized and collected in an appropriate manner at crime scenes. Written by authors with over 50 years of combined experience in forensic science, Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation, Eighth Edition examines the concepts, field-tested techniques, and procedures of crime scene investigation. Detectives, crime scene technicians, and forensic scientists can rely on this updated version of the "forensics bible" to effectively apply science and technology to the tasks of solving crimes. What’s New in the Eighth Edition: • The latest in forensic DNA testing and collection, including low copy number DNA and familial searching • A new chapter on digital evidence • New case studies with color photographs • End-of-chapter study questions • Practical tips and tricks of the trade in crime scene processing • Appendix of web links to videos demonstrating select techniques discussed in the book Instructor’s materials available with qualifying course adoption
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, 535 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1005-7, $99.95 / £52.99 Also available as eBook
Fisher’s Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation First International Edition William J. Tilstone
Forensic Science Solutions International, Allen, Texas, USA
Michael L. Hastrup
National Centre of Forensic Services, Vanloese, Denmark
Camilla Hald
Danish Police Knowledge and Research Centre, Brondby, Denmark
Barry Fisher’s Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation has long been considered the "bible" of the crime-solving profession. Oriented specifically to an international audience, the latest edition of this classic volume focuses on international procedures, laws, and cases. The first section explores the forensic process and the basic principles of crime scene investigation. Next, the book covers trace and impression evidence, establishing personal identity, forensic biology, and evidence associated with firearms, arson, and explosions. Enhanced with hundreds of diagrams and color photos of actual crime scenes, the book concludes with chapters on the investigation of various crime scenarios. Catalog no. K10881, August 2012, 501 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1704-9, $99.95 / £29.99
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Criminal Investigation Fourth Edition Michael J. Palmiotto Wichita State University, Kansas, USA
Silvia Pettem
Criminal investigators need broad knowledge of topics such as criminal law, criminal procedure, and investigative techniques. The best resource for these professionals will distill the needed information into one practical volume. Written in an accessible style, the fourth edition of Criminal Investigation maintains the same reader-friendly approach that made its predecessors so popular with students, professionals, and practitioners. Beginning with an overview of the history of criminal investigation, the book explores current investigative practices and the legal issues that constrain or guide them. It discusses the wide range of sources of information available, including the Internet, individuals, state and local sources, and federal agencies and commissions. Next, the book discusses other investigative techniques, including interviewing and interrogation, informants, surveillance, and undercover operations. A chapter on report writing provides explicit instructions on how to capture the most critical information needed in an investigation. Additional chapters cover the crime scene investigation and the crime laboratory. The remainder of the book delves into the specific investigative protocols for individual crimes, including sex offenses, homicide, mass and serial murder, assault and robbery, property crimes, cybercrime, and narcotics. Concluding chapters focus on the police/prosecutor relationship and investigative trends. Each chapter includes a summary, a list of key terms, and review questions so that readers can test their assimilation of the material. Clear and concise, this book is an essential resource for every criminal investigator’s toolbox. Catalog no. K13879, July 2012, 313 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8218-4, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook
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Cold Case Research Resources for Unidentified, Missing, and Cold Homicide Cases Author of "Someone's Daughter: In Search of Justice for Jane Doe," Boulder, Colorado, USA
"Revolutionary. Reads like a page-turner yet will educate even the most experienced investigator— cold case or otherwise." —Richard H. Walton, Ed.D., author of Cold Case Homicides: Practical Investigative Techniques
Cases in which all investigative leads appear to be exhausted are frustrating for both investigators and victims’ families. Cold cases can range from those only a few months old to others that go back for decades. Presenting profiles and actual case histories, Cold Case Research: Resources for Unidentified, Missing and Cold Homicide Cases illustrates how investigators can successfully apply resources that will enable them to reopen and solve cases gathering dust in the file room. This volume weaves together the nearly forgotten skill sets of traditional historical researchers with the latest online tools, including TLO, a premier investigative system; and NamUs, the revolutionary database for missing persons and unidentified remains. Along with practical applications, it gives investigators the tools they need to save time and money and to jump-start their cold cases, while keeping others from going cold in the future. Topics discussed include: • • • • • • • • • •
Implementing cold case units People searches and working with databases Overlooked DNA in PKU cards The plight of the missing and unknown Applying historical and geographical context Online and off-line newspaper research Public and published records The use of volunteers Contact with co-victims Cold-case review teams and information-sharing resources • Taking advantage of the media Catalog no. K12852, July 2012, 333 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6169-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
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New! Electronically Stored Information Forensic Intelligence Robert Milne
New Scotland Yard (Retired), Woborn Sands, UK
When forensic recoveries are properly processed and recorded, they are a major intelligence source for crime investigators and analysts. The majority of publications about forensic science cover best practices and basic advice about evidence recovery and storage. Forensic Intelligence takes the subject of forensics one step further and describes how to use the evidence recovered at crime scenes for extended analysis and the dissemination of new forensic intelligence. The book draws on the author’s 40 years of experience as a crime scene examiner, latent print examiner, and the Head of Forensic Intelligence, New Scotland Yard, in the London Metropolitan Police Intelligence Bureau (MIB). It supplies practical advice on how to use all forensic recoveries in a modern, analysis-driven, intelligence-led policing environment. The text covers evidentiary procedures related to each of the main crime types, as well as the production of intelligence products from police data. Accompanying the book is a supplemental CDROM with a plethora of additional resources, including Trademark Express footwear evidence software; exemplar templates for the input of forensics, behaviours, and method data into intelligence systems; and other material. This reliable resource is designed for police services of all sizes and capabilities—from the largest organizations with thousands of employees and big budgets down to the smallest department with a few officers. By mastering the basic crime recording and intelligence processes in this volume, investigators can make the best use of all their forensic recoveries. Catalog no. K12768, August 2012, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6038-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
The Complete Guide to Management, Understanding, Acquisition, Storage, Search, and Retrieval David R. Matthews
Office of Information Security, Seattle, Washington, USA
“Matthews has approached eDiscovery from a fresh, new perspective—one that is understandable to the layperson as well as technologist. … A must read for anyone in the information technology and legal professions … . The flow of the book from the first chapter to the last is clear, simple, and thorough … should be required reading for anyone in a computer science, information technology, or law-related program, and is now part of the Digital Forensics and the Law course I instruct. If you want to get up to speed on eDiscovery and actually understand what you read, you’ll buy this book.” —Steve Hailey, President/CEO, CyberSecurity Institute, Digital Forensic Examiner and Educator
Although we are surrounded by an ever-deepening fog of data, few understand how the data is created, where data is stored, or how to retrieve or destroy it. Accessible to readers at all levels of technical understanding, Electronically Stored Information: The Complete Guide to Management, Understanding, Acquisition, Storage, Search, and Retrieval covers all aspects of electronic data and how it should be managed. Using easy-to-understand language, the book explains what electronic information is, the different ways it can be stored, why we need to manage it from a legal and organizational perspective, who is likely to control it, and how it can and should be acquired to meet legal and managerial goals. Its reader-friendly format enables users to read it cover to cover or consult it as a reference for specific information. Complete with links and references to additional information, technical software solutions, helpful forms, and time-saving guides, it provides the tools to manage the increasingly complex world of electronic information that permeates every part of our world. Catalog no. K13576, July 2012, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7726-5, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as eBook
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New! Digital Forensics for Handheld Devices Eamon P. Doherty
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
Approximately 80 percent of the world’s population now owns a cell phone, which can hold evidence or contain logs about communications concerning a crime. Digital devices like cameras, PDAs, and GPS units can also contain information related to a corporate policy infraction or crime. Designed to prepare investigators in the public and private sectors, Digital Forensics for Handheld Devices covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of investigating handheld digital devices and explains the policies needed in the work environment. The author provides examples of commercially available digital forensic tools and discusses how to seize data, examine it, and prepare it as evidence for court. Features: • Offers best practices for establishing an incident response policy and seizing data from company- or privately-owned digital devices • Provides guidance in establishing dedicated examination machines free of viruses, spyware, and connections to other devices that could taint evidence • Determines protocols for complicated crime scenes with external media and devices that may have connected with the handheld device • Describes the use of chain of custody forms for seized evidence • Explains the benefits of Faraday Bags for digital devices to prevent further connectivity and tampering of evidence Contents: The Cell Phone Digital Camera PDAs GPS Devices Corporate Investigations on a Netbook Cell Phone Investigation Police Recovering Existing or Deleted Data from USB Devices Places to Work at Investigating Mobile Devices Catalog no. K14323, August 2012, 336 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9877-2, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as eBook
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Digital Forensics Explained Greg Gogolin, Ph.D. Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, USA
Many of those actively involved in the digital forensics process have a limited background in computer science and business information systems. Providing a practitioner's perspective, Digital Forensics Explained focuses on the concepts investigators need to know to conduct a thorough investigation. Beginning with an overview of the field, the book discusses the forensic process, what it takes to be an investigator, trends in digital forensics, and some useful resources. It describes best practices based on the author’s experience conducting investigations as well as feedback received from other investigators. The book includes acquisition forms and a sequential process outline to help guide an investigation, as well as a checklist of supplies to have when responding to an incident. Additional topics include: • Tools that are often used in an examination, including commercial, free, and open source tools; computer and mobile tools; and things as simple as extension cords • Internet and email investigations • Mobile forensics for cell phones, iPads, music players, and other small devices • Cloud computing from an architecture perspective and how that impacts digital forensics. • The progress of a criminal case from start to finish • Cases documentation and presentation, with a sample reports • Social media and social engineering forensics • Dealing with suspects who find ways to make their digital activities hard to trace • Psychological effects on the investigator related to digital forensics investigations Catalog no. K13476, December 2012, c. 200 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7495-0, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save!! Effective Expert Witnessing Fifth Edition Practices for the 21st Century
Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation Second Edition
Jack V. Matson
John J. Lentini
The testimony of an expert witness can lead to success or failure in cases that hinge on the presentation’s impact on a jury. Effective Expert Witnessing, Fifth Edition: Practices for the 21st Century explores the fundamentals of litigation, trial preparation, courtroom presentation, and the business of expert witnessing. Extensively updated to reflect new developments since the last edition, it provides practical advice enabling expert witnesses and attorneys to maximize the effectiveness of their expert testimony. The Fifth Edition includes three new chapters. The first uses a hypothetical case study to explore expert witness immunity and issues related to professional malpractice and civil liability. In a chapter on psychology and the art of expert persuasion, noted social psychologist and witness preparation specialist Ann T. Greeley reveals the psychology of juries, discusses what makes an expert effective, and provides tips for conveying effective testimony through verbal and nonverbal behavior and graphics and technology. The final chapter surveys nine of the worst mistakes an expert can make and provides tips on how to avoid them. Accompanying the book is an invaluable CD-ROM in which Dr. Matson introduces video clips demonstrating effective and ineffective expert testimony at deposition and trial. The book and supplemental CD-ROM provide robust strategies ensuring that expert witnesses have the best possible advantage in presenting testimony that is credible, persuasive, and compelling.
Knowledge of the science behind fires is critical to understanding a fire’s cause and successfully presenting that determination to the authorities or in litigation. Now in its second edition, Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation focuses on the practical application of scientific principles to determine the causes of fires. The book explores:
Matson & Associates, LLC, State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Catalog no. K14054, September 2012, c. 208 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8767-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
Scientific Fire Analysis, LLC, Big Pine Key, Florida, USA
• The history of fire investigation and the basic chemistry and physics of fire • The science of fire dynamics—how things burn and how they interact with their surroundings while doing so • Practical procedures for conducting fire scene inspections • Laboratory examination of fire debris to test for the presence of ignitable liquid residues and for potential ignition sources • Relevant scientific principles as applied to 30 actual fires • The evolution of the mythology of arson investigation • The common root causes of errors in fire investigation The final chapter discusses the professional practice of fire investigation. It examines quality assurance, business practices, and the fundamentals of being an expert witness, with advice for giving testimony in depositions and at trial. Other highlights of the second edition include new and expanded discussions on novel training methods, first assumptions, computer fire modeling, low voltage ignition sources, the questionable validity of some origin determinations, and recent changes in NFPA 921. Thorough and accessible, this volume not only provides the practical information necessary to conduct an effective inquiry but also offers insight into the science, history, and theory behind what makes fire investigation a multi-faceted profession. Catalog no. K13531, September 2012, c. 488 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7598-8, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save! Lee and Gaensslen's Advances in Fingerprint Technology Third Edition Edited by
Robert Ramotowski
United States Secret Service, Forensic Services Division, Washington, D.C., USA
Reflecting new discoveries in fingerprint science, Lee and Gaensslen’s Advances in Fingerprint Technology, Third Edition has been completely updated with new material and nearly double the references contained in the previous edition. The book begins with a detailed review of current, widely used development techniques, as well as some older, historical methods. Next, it describes more recent advances as well as novel, emerging technologies that have just begun to reach maturity. Highlights in this edition include:
Contents:
• Comprehensive details about work performed by the UK Home Office on the use of powders and brushes • Advances in the area of blood reagents, and the transition from previously carcinogenic peroxidase reagents to new and safer protein staining methods • The vacuum metal deposition technique • The cyanoacrylate fuming process • An update on ninhydrin analogs • Emerging trends in print development using nanotechnology • Latent print recovery and decontamination at scenes tainted by chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials • A model for quantitatively interpreting and assessing minutiae in a print • Methods for digital and chemical imaging of latent prints
Overview of Development Techniques
With contributions by a renowned group of leading forensic identification and criminalistics experts, this valuable work presents the latest progress in fingerprint technologies, comparison, and identification.
Print Recovery at CBRNE Scenes
Amino Acid Reagents Metal Deposition Methods Lipid Reagents Vapor/Fuming Methods Blood Reagents Miscellaneous Methods and Challenging Surfaces Recent Advances in Development Techniques Powders Blood Reagents Vacuum Metal Deposition Cyanoacrylate Fuming Ninhydrin Analogs Nanotechnology Statistics and Probabilities as a Means to Support Fingerprint Examination Imaging
About the Editor: Robert S. Ramotowski is currently employed as the chief research scientist within the Forensic Services Division of the United States Secret Service, where he has worked as a research scientist for more than 18 years. He has published more than two dozen articles on latent print and document chemistry and given or conducted more than 50 lectures and workshops in more than a dozen countries. He was awarded distinguished membership status in the International Association for Identification in 2008.
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Catalog no. 88343, October 2012, c. 536 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8834-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save! Child Abuse and Its Mimics in Skin and Bone B. G. Brogdon
University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile, USA
Tor Shwayder
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Jamie Elifritz
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Of all children reported to child protective services for suspected maltreatment in any form, the percentage of substantiated cases of physical abuse actually is quite small. There are a number of dermatological and radiologically demonstrable musculoskeletal lesions that have been, or could be mistaken for, intentional physical abuse by the inexperienced or under-educated observer. Child Abuse and Its Mimics in Skin and Bone illustrates the classic manifestations of physical abuse by dermatological and radiological examination as a standard against which the mimickers of physical abuse can be compared. In each case study, where appropriate, the authors provide pertinent historical, physical and laboratory information in support of the diagnosis. Features: • Brings together top experts in both radiology and dermatology • Shows examples of actual abuse and the conditions that can mimic it • Includes a chapter on the history of the conceptualization of child abuse • Provides detailed descriptions, 200 illustrations, and references for use in a clinical setting Contents: The Concept Of Child Abuse in Historical Perspective Musculoskeletal Trauma in Infants And Children: Accidental or Inflicted? Radiological Findings in Non-Accidental Trauma Radiological Mimickers of Physical Child Abuse Dermatological Signs of Physical Abuse Dermatological Mimics of Physical Abuse Catalog no. K12580, October 2012, c. 224 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5535-5, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
Forensic Anthropology An Introduction Edited by
MariaTeresa A. Tersigni-Tarrant and Natalie R. Shirley The field of forensic anthropology has evolved dramatically in the past 40 years, as technological advances have led to new research initiatives and extended applications. This robust, dynamic, and international field has grown to include interdisciplinary research, continually improving methodology, and globalization of training. Reflecting the diverse nature of the science from the experts who have shaped it, Forensic Anthropology: An Introduction incorporates standard practices in addition to cutting-edge approaches in a userfriendly format, making it an ideal introductorylevel text. The book begins with a historical overview of forensic anthropology and then presents the background and methodology of each specialty area. Designed for readers without previous theorybased or practical physical anthropology course experience, each chapter gives a detailed history and explanation of a particular methodology. Presenting topics within their areas of accomplishment and expertise, the authors include up-todate analytical techniques and provide examples of these applications in typical casework. Suitable for undergraduate or master’s level students, educators and professionals will also find the currency of information and the high-quality photos and illustrations useful in their practice. Features: • Presents chapters written by forensic experts specializing in particular subfields • Provides a historical overview of forensic anthropology • Explores human osteology and odontology • Examines issues related to crime scenes, fires, and mass disasters • Discusses estimation of sex, age, stature, and time of death • Includes high-quality photographs to provide examples and illustrate techniques CD-ROM with class assignments, exercises, test bank, and PowerPoint® lecture slides available with qualifying course adoption
Catalog no. K10846, October 2012, c. 488 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1646-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save! Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs From Science to Scene Susan M. Stejskal
Recover K9 / St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan, USA
Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs: From Science to Scene is designed to help police investigators and Human Remains Detection (HRD) K9 handlers understand the basics of forensic taphonomy (decomposition) and how to more effectively use an HRD K9 as a locating tool. The book covers basic anatomy and physiology of canine olfaction along with the unique characteristics of dogs that allow them to work effectively as scent detectors. Using concise and clear explanations along with numerous photographs, the book reviews the stages of decomposition and how they are affected by the environment. It examines what is currently understood about the chemical profile of odor from human remains and explains how weather, topography, ground cover, and terrain can affect odor dispersion. The book also discusses different types of mapping and weather data that can be used before and during deployment of an HRD K9. The final chapter ties it all together with case reports of decedents who have been found in a variety of environmental conditions. By understanding how variables can affect the state and condition that remains may be found in, handlers and investigators should be better prepared to meet the challenges of their jobs. Contents: Know the Nose Forensic Taphonomy: Breaking Down Is Hard to Do Bugs, Bodies, and Beyond Making Sense Out of Scent: The A, B, C, D’s Earth, Wind, and Odor Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks Using New Technology A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words Beginning of the End Catalog no. K13653, September 2012, c. 247 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-7837-8 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as eBook
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Essential Forensic Pathology Core Studies and Exercises Gilbert Corrigan
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
A myriad of different scenarios await those entering the field of forensic pathology, ranging from gunshot wounds to asphyxiation to explosives to death from addiction. Essential Forensic Pathology: Core Studies and Exercises helps prepare pathologists in training by establishing what they must know about the most common death scenes they will encounter. The book begins by discussing the coaching objectives in medical education and follows with a description of the 15 different rotations of the forensic pathology resident. Using a consistent and concise format, the book describes the facility where the rotation takes place, the necessary skills, the laboratory equipment, and other components of the rotation. The main portion of the book presents forensic pathology essentials in the form of learning objectives—each delineated with a code: “M” for items students must know, and “S” for those they must do. This section begins by discussing the government’s role, describes medical examiner and coroner systems, and analyzes the academic discipline of forensic pathology. Next, the book focuses on hands-on elements of forensic pathology, with chapters on scene investigation, identification, and postmortem changes (signs of death). Objectives are also presented for various causes of death, including gunshot wounds, stab wounds, asphyxiation, sex-related death, and death from addiction. Additional chapters cover bombs and explosive devices, mental disease, epidemics, and issues related to forensic entomology. Each chapter contains a list of pertinent vocabulary and references for further study. By mastering the objectives contained in each chapter of this manual, forensic pathology students will be ready to pass certification exams and work confidently in the field. Catalog no. K13562, February 2012, 248 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7666-4, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Death Scene Investigation Procedural Guide Michael S. Maloney, MFS Those tasked with investigating death scenes come from a variety of backgrounds and varying levels of experience. Death Scene Investigation: Procedural Guide gives the less experienced investigator the procedures for almost any death scene imaginable while providing the seasoned investigator a ready reference for deaths occurring even under the most unusual of circumstances. It details the precise steps that need to be taken when processing and analyzing a death scene to ensure vital evidence is not lost and ”red flags” are not missed. Topics discussed in this practical manual include: • Initial response and scene evaluation. This section includes a death investigation decision tree to lead investigators to a preliminary cause of death. The section is broken down into natural, accidental, suicidal, and homicidal deaths. It also explores the role of the medical examiner and autopsy protocol. • Recovery of human remains from open field, aquatic, and buried sites. This section also discusses estimating the time of death. • Wound dynamics and mechanisms of injury. Manners of death include asphyxiation; sharp force, blunt force, and chopping injuries; handgun, rifle, and shotgun wounds; and explosive, thermal, and electrical injuries. • Special death scene investigations. Discussions include child and infant death, sex-related death, and death scenes with multiple victims. • Death scene management. This section covers documentation, sketching, photography and videography, special observations, and search procedures. • Death scene evidence processing. Topics include bloodstain patterns, shooting scenes, and entomological, biological, trace, friction ridge, and impression evidence. An appendix contains precautions for handling bloodborne pathogens and 15 innovative worksheets for field use are available for download. Death scene responders who master the techniques in this volume will expedite solving the circumstances of the death and the closing of the case.
Catalog no. K12052, February 2012, 366 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-4590-5 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as eBook
The Neuroscience of Handwriting Applications for Forensic Document Examination Michael P. Caligiuri University of CaliforniaSan Diego, La Jolla, USA
Linton A. Mohammed
Rile, Hicks, & Mohammed, San Bruno, California, USA
The Daubert trilogy of U.S. Supreme Court cases established that scientific expert testimony must be based on science grounded in empirical research. As such, greater scrutiny is being placed on questioned document examination generally, and handwriting comparison in particular. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, The Neuroscience of Handwriting: Applications in Forensic Document Examination examines the essential neuroscientific principles underlying normal and pathological hand motor control and handwriting. Topics discussed include: • Fundamental principles in the neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of hand motor control and their application to research in handwriting • The epidemiology, pathophysiology, and motor characteristics of neurogenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, essential tremor, and motor neuron disease and their effects on handwriting • Psychotropic medications prescribed for depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis; their mechanisms of action; and their effect on motor behavior and handwriting • The impact of substance abuse on handwriting • An overview of the aging process and its effects on motor control and handwriting • The kinematic approach and new findings on the kinematic analyses of genuine, disguised, and forged signatures • The authors’ laboratory research on authentic and forged signatures An essential resource for professionals and researchers in the forensic documentation examination and legal communities, this volume provides a window on the scientific process of signature and handwriting authentication, integrating the extensive research on neural processes and exploring how disease, medication, and advanced age alter these processes. Catalog no. K13270, February 2012, 267 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7140-9, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
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New! Criminal Major Case Management
Forensic Toxicology Medico-Legal Case Studies
Persons of Interest Priority Assessment Tool (POIPAT)
Kalipatnapu N. Rao
Larry Wilson
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania, USA
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Modern technology using state-of-the-art equipment can now identify almost any toxin relevant to a legal issue. Techniques include gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, high-pressure liquid chromatography, and the combination of these methods. Forensic Toxicology: Medicolegal Case Studies demonstrates how the science of forensic toxicology acts as a bridge between medicine and law. Tracking the progression of toxicology findings from the laboratory to the courtroom, it prepares practicing toxicologists to write reports and testify at depositions and in court. The book explains the organization of clinical laboratories and includes sections on accreditation, quality control, method validation, and other critical topics. It provides an overview of the U.S. legal system, describes the process of writing a toxicology report, and offers techniques for deposition and courtroom testimony. Covering a broad range of topics, the book offers detailed analysis of situations ranging from the rare and unusual to those that toxicologists most often confront, including:
In high-profile investigations, when the suspect pool is very large, resources are unduly strained unless the pool can be narrowed down to the most likely offenders. The Persons of Interest Priority Assessment Tool (POIPAT) provides an objective and consistent means of establishing a priority ranking of suspects or persons of interest in any investigation. Created and used correctly, the tool can determine if any suspect/POI should be considered a high, medium, or low investigative priority, saving time and resources and potentially saving additional victims. Criminal Major Case Management: Persons of Interest Priority Assessment Tool (POIPAT) describes how to set up a POIPAT system for any investigation where there are numerous POIs and limited resources. Using the unsolved Jack the Ripper mystery as a sample case study, it walks readers through the steps of creating and using the POIPAT system. The book provides an overview of offender profiling and the basic considerations for developing elements for a POIPAT. It explains the Element Weighting Chart (EWC) and discusses how many points each element should be weighted based on its level of importance. The author describes how to determine what point totals constitute a high, medium, or low priority so that police managers can know how best to direct their resources. He also discusses tracking how POIs are eliminated through an elimination coding system, thereby avoiding potential duplication and allowing investigators to hone in on the person most likely to have committed the crime. Finally, the book uses the POIPAT system to draw conclusions about some of the best-known suspects who were most likely to have been the real Jack the Ripper. Seeing how the technique is used in a real case, investigators will discover how to effectively create unique POIPATs for their own cases. The included CD-ROM contains a template that can be modified for any type of investigation and a number of additional tools and guides.
• Determining serum/blood ethanol levels • Ethylene glycol poisoning • Plant and animal toxins • Alcohol intoxication and breathalyzer tests • Synergistic effects of alcohol and drugs • Prescription drug overdose • Toxic torts • Workers’ compensation issues Written in an accessible and well-organized style, this volume is an essential guide for forensic toxicologists at all levels who need to understand how to best present the science of toxicology in the forensic arena. Catalog no. K12995, February 2012, 289 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6681-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Catalog no. K14316, March 2012, 269 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9861-1, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save! Scientific Foundations of Crime Scene Reconstruction Introducing Method to Mayhem Jon J. Nordby, Ph.D.
Final Analysis Forensics, University Place, Washington, USA
Scientific Foundations of Crime Scene Reconstruction: Introducing Method to Mayhem demonstrates how to explain crime scene events by reproducing them in a controlled environment. The book moves systematically from case to case, illustrating the need for proper experiment, alternative designs, and the execution and interpretation of experimental results. Each chapter explores different avenues for integrating experimental results with analytical results derived from actual crime scenes. The text also demonstrates a final analysis presentation that combines the explanations of applied science with the results of critical experiments. Features: • Provides scientific support for crime scene events • Shows forensic investigators how to conduct their own experiments • Presents real case studies on which experiments were based • Discusses interpretation and reporting of analyses • Includes hundreds of color photos to enhance comprehension Contents: Shootings Three Strikes and Out Misplaced Method Room With a View Simon Says See No Evil A Christmas Story Hold Me Closer Tiny Dancer Native American Massacre Non-Shootings A Flash in the Pan Party Girl The Candid Camera Smile Cold Case Freezer A Bomb in the Belfry The Brothers Grimm Turtle Hill Catalog no. 51687, November 2012, c. 576 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5168-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook
Forensic Engineering Fundamentals Harold Franck
Advanced Engineering Associates, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Darren Franck
Advanced Engineering Associates, Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Many forensic engineers specialize in a particular area such as structures, fires, or accident reconstruction. However, the nature of the work often requires broad knowledge in interrelated areas of physics, chemistry, biomechanics, and engineering. Covering cases as varied as assessment of workplace accidents to the investigation of Halliburton in the BP oil spill, Forensic Engineering Fundamentals is a comprehensive text, suitable for a two-semester course or as a reference for professionals entering the field. The text incorporates some of the most common disciplines encountered by the practicing forensic engineer. The authors have been in the consulting business for 25 years and dealt with hundreds of cases, offering readers real-world experience. Providing a broad range of current case studies, the book covers probability and uncertainty, details basic calculations, and emphasizes standards and codes. Pertinent problems are presented at the end of each chapter and a solutions manual is available with qualifying course adoption. Contents: Introduction Structural Distress Blasting and Earth Movement Mold and Environmental Problems Water Related Losses Appliance and Equipment Failures Slips and Falls - Injuries to Humans Industrial and Construction Accidents Accident Reconstruction Electrical Incidents and Lightning Electrocutions Fires Miscellaneous Losses Probability Sensitivity and Uncertainty Standards Appendices Catalog no. K13659, December 2012, c. 568 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7839-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save! Sexually Motivated Crimes Understanding the Profile of the Sex Offender and Applying Theory to Practice Janet R. Oliva
Janet R. Oliva Consulting, Inc., Hiawassee, Georgia, USA
Written in a style friendly to police officers and investigators, Sexually Motivated Crimes: Understanding the Profile of the Sex Offender and Applying Theory to Practice discusses the dynamics and behaviors associated with sex offenders and explains their effects on both the investigation and to society as a whole. Emphasizing the misdemeanor and nuisance offenses often overlooked by police officers as unassociated or irrelevant to subsequent sex crimes, the author provides clear, precise information, unique theories and perspectives, a critical review of current practices, and real-life cases to aid in understanding the material presented. Features: • Presents a unique perspective not found in similar texts • Adopts a clear and logical style appropriate for police officers and investigators • Offers a critical review of existing publications and theories • Draws on the expertise of a well-respected child abuse investigator and training specialist • Provides a step-by-step guide for investigators to apply to working cases Contents: Sexually Motivated Offenses Offender Progression Rapist Typologies The Rape Investigation: A Case Study Child Victimization Profile of the Child Sex Offender The Child Sexual Abuse Investigation: A Case Study Missing and Exploited Children Child Abduction and Homicide The Child Abduction Investigation: A Case Study Sexual Assault Victimization The Sexual Assault Victim: A Case Study Catalog no. K13893, December 2012, c. 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8255-9, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
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Cartridges and Firearm Identification Robert E. Walker
Lee County Sheriff's Office, Fort Meyers, Florida, USA
At a time when crime scene television shows are all the rage amongst the civilian population, knowledge of forensics—especially firearms—is of paramount importance to crime scene analysts, police detectives, and attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Cartridges and Firearm Identification provides essential practical information about firearms and ammunition in a clear, easy-to-follow format. Presenting general rules and practices, the text offers a methodology for the identification of unknown firearms and ammunition of questioned identity. The author explains the terminology and describes each group of firearms and the aspects that identify the weaponry, such as property marks, proof marks, and patent dates. This comprehensive reference includes case studies, color and black-and-white photographs, and illustrations to illuminate and support the text. Features: • Presents contributions from members of the industry, government sources, and the author's experience • Includes over 100 illustrations of firearms commonly associated with crimes • Explains how to usefully document a shooting scene • Includes general information on topics such as safety and how a firearm works Contents: An Introduction to the World of Firearms Cartridge Terminology, Identification, and Types Types of Firearms, Classifications and Definitions The Method of Identifying Unknown Firearms Case Studies Investigative Strategies Catalog no. K14417, December 2012, c. 416 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0206-2, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save! Criminal Financial Investigations The Use of Forensic Accounting Techniques and Indirect Methods of Proof, Second Edition Gregory A. Pasco
Colorado Technical University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
Understanding financial motivations is the key to the apprehension and successful prosecution of white-collar criminals. Now in its second edition, Criminal Financial Investigations: The Use of Forensic Accounting Techniques and Indirect Methods of Proof teaches the “how to” aspects of criminal financial investigations, taking students through the different approaches used in gathering and presenting evidence. The second edition adds chapters on unique aspects of tax investigations and innovative applications of indirect methods of proof. Catalog no. K15970, October 2012, c. 256 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-6262-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
Advances in Forensic Human Identification Xanth Mallett
University of Dundee, UK
Teri Blythe
Missing People, Sheffield, UK
An important update to the current body of work, this volume includes more than 15 new techniques in human identification not previously covered. Forming a selected review of new identification methods as well as a historical record of recent cases demonstrating their use, this valuable resource divides techniques into biometric evidence, identification from soft and hard tissues, identification of the unknown, and identity theft. Each chapter provides an overview of the method, brief details of the history and development of the science, new applications and developments, and case examples. Catalog no. K11196, January 2013, c. 320 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2514-3, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
Global Criminology Crime and Victimization in a Globalized Era Edited by
K. Jaishankar
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India
Natti Ronel
Bar Illan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
Global criminal justice is an emerging field that covers international and transnational crimes that have not traditionally been the focus of mainstream criminology or criminal justice. This volume is composed of rigorously peer-reviewed papers on global criminal justice presented at the First International Conference of the South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology that took place in Jaipur, Rajasthan in 2011. Topics include terrorism and extremism, cyber crimes, crimes of culture and culture of crimes, and social exclusion and victimization. The text also explores criminal victimization in South Asia and the victimization of South Asians in other countries. Contents: Terrorism Terror, Torture and Legitimacy How Non-State are the Terrorist Groups in Pakistan ... Cyber Crimes and Victimization Cyber Crime and Globalization in the Information Age Addressing the Growing Spectre of Cyber Crime in Africa Hacking and Fraud ... Marginality And Social Exclusion Community Reentry from Jail for Mentally III Offenders The Effects of Exposure to Political Violence and Parental Behavior, on Children's Aggression and PTSD Forced Marriages, Levirate, Bride Price, and Domestic Violence ... Criminal Victimization Developments in Victimology Defining Stereotypes:Victims and Perpetrators of Sexual Exploitation Denying the Obvious: Racist Violence and Indian Students in Australia Ideological Delinquency, Alienation from the State and Emotional Distress among Adolescent Girls ... Conclusion Catalog no. K14145, January 2013, c. 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-9249-7, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Cold Case Homicide Practical Check List and Field Guide Richard H. Walton
District Attorney Investigator (Retired), Price, Utah, USA
Court Presentation of Evidence Jeff Taylor
Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA
Contents:
Many well-publicized recent trials like the Casey Anthony trial have turned on scientific and/or expert testimony. The literature suggests that this type of evidence is going to become an even more significant part of criminal trial practice in the future. Court Presentation of Evidence is designed for students at the undergraduate or master's level taking a criminal law, criminal procedure or criminal evidence course and criminal justice practitioners seeking a refresher. Focusing on evidence law in a hands-on manner, it presents real-world issues not commonly found in other available texts. Topics include the legal aspects and admissibility factors of scientific and technical evidence and expert testimony, hearsay and hearsay exceptions, jury instructions, and the burden of proof. The book covers a number of specific crimes—each the subject of an interactive exercise to involve readers intimately in the trial process. A complete ancillary package is available with qualifying course adoption, including an instructor’s manual, test bank, and PowerPoint® slides.
Reopening the Case
Contents:
How and Why They Are Reactivated Locating and Reviewing the File Investigation Cold Case Investigation Legal Aspects and Prosecution Technology and Databases Technology Encountered in Older Cases and Suggested Approaches Seriology Results and Reports DNA and CODIS Fingerprints and AFIS/IAFIS NCIC and NCJIS Investigative Tools and Resources "What If?" Scenarios Presenting the Case
What is Evidence? Ethics in the Presentation of Evidence Trial Courts and Appellate Courts - Protecting the Record Introduction to Pattern Jury Instructions and Charge Conference Opening Statements Burdens of Proof The Process of Gathering Evidence and Chain of Custody Admissibility of Evidence/Challenges to Admissibility The Concepts of Relevancy, Credibility and Probity Witnesses and Competency The Mechanics of a Trial Opinion Evidence Forensic Evidence and Developments in Evidence Law Hearsay and Hearsay Exceptions Privilege ...
The protocols that are followed in fresh or “hot” homicide cases are frequently ineffectual in cases where the trail of evidence has gone cold. The longer a case sits unattended, the less likely a chance it will ever be solved. Written by an experienced cold case investigator and consultant, Cold Case Homicide: Practical Checklist and Field Guide helps investigators reopen and subsequently close dormant unsolved cases. Following the successful format of Vernon Geberth’s Practical Homicide Investigation: Checklist and Field Guide, the book uses techniques perfected during the author’s many years as an investigator and features simple, step-by-step instructions for investigating cold homicides. The field guide is designed for use by investigators in any agency, large or small. The author presents a specific investigation matrix, offers investigation steps in a bulleted format for rapid reference, and includes a multitude of helpful tips.
Catalog no. K12679, January 2013, c. 192 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-5701-4 $49.95 / £31.99 Also available as eBook
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Catalog no. K14569, January 2013, c. 375 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0549-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Wildlife Forensic Investigation Principles and Practice John E. Cooper and Margaret E. Cooper
Wildlife Health Services, UK
Wildlife forensics can be defined as the application of forensic science to the conservation and protection of non-domesticated animals, both in the wild and in captivity, together with that of plants and the environment. Providing an indepth introduction to this rapidly evolving field, Wildlife Forensics: Principles and Practice chronicles the history of management, conservation and environmental protection, with an emphasis on their global importance in the 21st century. It explains and discusses the crucial role of wildlife forensic investigation with regard to live animals, dead animals, and samples, and covers national, regional, and international legislation. The text particularly focuses on forensic science as it relates to wild animals but also includes mention of plants and habitats because of their relevance to conservation. The book discusses both animal welfare as well as the damage that can be inflicted on humans and property by wildlife. Features:
Mass Fatality Management Concise Field Guide Mary H. Dudley
Forensic Medical Investigation Institute, Overland Park, Kansas, USA
The first in a series of concise forensic field guides for medical examiners and forensic nurses, this volume outlines the necessary components for preparation and management of mass fatalities. Topics include administrative operations, site management and protocols, morgue operations, bioterrorism, mass burial guidelines, and family assistance center operations. Bulleted checklists and outlines coupled with a CD-ROM offering a dozen forms useful in the field make this concise guide the most up-to-date and practical reference available. Catalog no. K15459, January 2013, c. 136 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-5725-3 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as eBook
Case Studies in Drowning Forensics
• Explains the investigative process in wildlife forensics
Kevin M. Gannon
• Describes the personnel and agencies involved in wildlife investigation and the international, regional, and national legal considerations in such work
D. Lee Gilbertson
• Discusses the investigation of live and dead animals and samples for laboratory investigation • Includes sections on welfare and animal-inflicted damage • Encompasses studies and methods from different parts of the world • Offers appendices on equipment, useful document templates, specimen forms, and many other sources of information Catalog no. K10709, February 2013, c. 664 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1374-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
Sergeant (Retired), NYPD, USA Saint Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA
Written to help investigators learn how to establish an accurate finding of accidental, homicidal, or undetermined death from drowning, this book presents 16 actual drowning cases and examines and explains their associated forensic evidence. The authors give readers a general understanding of forensic evidence and explain how to interpret evidence within the context of a drowning. They take an interdisciplinary approach, linking evidence to the scene with other kinds of evidence. Case studies are presented, including one of the most controversial murder investigations in recent history, the Smiley Face Killers. Catalog no. K13561, January 2013, c. 440 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7664-0, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Death and Accident Investigation Protocols
Second Edition
Mary H. Dudley
Forensic Medical Investigation Institute, Overland Park, Kansas, USA
Brian C. Smith
Useful both in the field and at the hospital, Death and Accident Investigation Protocols provides 34 checklists and forms for investigating every kind of accident and death—whether intended or natural. Formatted as a convenient 8 ½ x 11 spiral-bound book, it helps investigators know what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to categorize the scene and the physical injuries. The forms can either be copied for use or downloaded from an accompanying CD-ROM. Brief directions precede every form to instruct users in best practices.
Reflecting the myriad changes and advances in FTIR since this book was first published in 1996, the second edition of Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy has been extensively rewritten and expanded to include new topics and figures as well as updates of existing chapters. Designed for those new to FTIR, but with enough reference material to appeal to journeymen and expert spectroscopists alike, the book explains important FTIR topics in concise and comprehensible language. The book begins with the strengths and weaknesses of FTIR as a chemical analysis technique. It then describes how an FTIR works and shows how to maximize spectral quality while minimizing analysis time. A unique chapter demonstrates how to correctly use spectral processing to tackle the thorny problem of mixture analysis. Half the battle in obtaining a good infrared spectrum is proper sample preparation. Preparing Samples Properly covers in detail the most important development in infrared sample preparation in decades: Diamond ATRs. The final chapters examine single analyte quantitative analysis and explains how infrared microscopy is used to catch criminals and solve industrial problems. Readers praised the first edition of this book for its relevance and readability. The author has further drawn on his experience as a spectroscopist and trainer to make the second edition of this volume a must-have book for anyone who works with FTIRs or infrared data.
Contents: Aircraft Accident Alcohol-Related Death Blunt Force Injury Child Fatality—Abuse or neglect Child Infant Death – General Child-Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Combo/Short Form (Natural death, motor vehicle accident, suicide) Death report – General Drowning Drug Overdose Electrical Exposure Falls Fire Gunshot/Shotgun Hanging Homicide Hospital death – natural Hospital death – Surgical In Custody Death. Infectious Disease Inquiries Lightning Medication List Motor Vehicle Accident – Driver/Passenger Motor Vehicle Accident – pedestrian Natural death Occupational Exposure Organ and Tissue Donor Information Report Form Catalog no. K15444, January 2013, c. 100 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-5688-1, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
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Spectros Associates, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA
Contents: Introduction to Infrared Spectroscopy How an FTIR Works Proper Use of Spectral Processing Preparing Samples Properly Quantitative Infrared Spectroscopy Infrared Microscopy Glossary Index Catalog no. 69292, March 2011, 207 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6929-7, $149.95 / £95.00
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Forensic Biology Second Edition Richard Li
Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook Fourth Edition Thomas Kubic and Nicholas Petraco
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, New York, USA
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, New York, USA
Written for scientists, professionals, and students within the fields of forensic science and molecular biology, this second edition textbook addresses the full scope of forensic biology, including DNA analysis and serology. The book contains new chapters on identification of urine and other biological fluids and antigen profiling. New sections in existing chapters include topics such as the storage of DNA samples and the degradation of DNA. This edition contains 50 new images of hair, bone, and teeth. Additional tables include presumptive assays for blood identification.
A popular companion for James/Nordby's Forensic Science textbook, this lab manual provides a plethora of basic, hands-on experiments that can be completed with inexpensive and accessible instrumentation, making it the ideal workbook for both science and non-science majors. In keeping with the massive overhaul of the next edition of James/Nordby, this book is designed so that the sequence of the exercises matches that of the new textbook. New features of this edition include exercises on tire tread impression evidence, reconstruction of shooting and vehicle incidents, and elimination of exercises no longer useful in the modern lab.
Catalog no. K14098, February 2013, c. 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8970-1, $89.95 / £57.99
Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence DNA and Serology Laboratory Workbook J. Thomas McClintock
Catalog no. K14989, February 2013, c. 336 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-1450-8 $39.95 / £25.99 Also available as eBook
Underwater Forensic Investigation Second Edition
DNA Diagnostics, Inc., Crofton, Maryland, USA
Ronald F. Becker and Aric W. Dutelle, MFS
To be used either as a stand-alone laboratory manual for an academic course, on-site job training, or in conjunction with Richard Li's Forensic Biology, Second Edition, this book provides more than a dozen exercises covering analysis of biological evidence. Originally published as Forensic DNA Analysis: A Laboratory Manual, this greatly revised work eliminates outdated exercises; adds serological exercises for blood, semen and urine; include exercises requiring more advanced instrumentation; and more closely follows the structure of Li's text. Ancillary instructor’s materials are available with qualifying course adoption, including downloadable forms for re-use and video instruction for self-teaching.
This updated and expanded edition presents a comprehensive approach to the processing of an underwater crime scene and the steps necessary to conduct the operation. It summarizes the history, physics, and laws applicable to underwater investigations and includes topics such as team formation, roles, deployment, and accountability. Explaining procedures that can make a true difference in the final outcome of water-related incidents, the authors also debunk myths associated with submerged evidence. This second edition presents an expansion of previous content as well as several new chapters on photography, contaminated sites, preservation of evidence, and release of the crime scene.
Catalog no. K14529, February 2013, c. 220 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4665-0456-1 $59.95 / £25.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. K14674, March 2013, c. 350 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0750-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Forthcoming! Pre-Order and Save! Manual of Forensic Odontology
Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse Fifth Edition
Fifth Edition
Steven B. Karch
Edited by
M.D., FFFLM Consultant and Cardiac Pathologist and Toxicologist, Berkeley, California, USA
David R. Senn and Richard A. Weems University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, USA
Olaf H. Drummer
Monash University, Southbank, Victoria, Australia
Praise for the Previous Edition: “… the best and most readable book I have seen on the subject … .” —Jason Payne-James in the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
“… truly comprehensive and useful ... .” —Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
“… the best work ever written on drug abuse.” —Charles L. Winek, Toxicology Editor, Forensic Science International
“This book should be very useful to forensic toxicologists, forensic pathologists, medical examiners and law enforcement officers.” —Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Written in the same format as its previous editions, Karch’s Pathology of Drug Abuse, Fifth Edition focuses on the investigation of drugrelated deaths and practical approaches to the detection of drug abuse. New topics covered include the functional and molecular pharmacology of cocaine and other stimulants; emerging new designer drugs including Piperazine derivatives, synthetic cannabonoids, and methylone; the substantial increase of deaths related to prescription medications; and the toxicology and pathology of chronic pain patients. The book also presents the latest information on anabolic steroids and provides useful reference charts. New in the Fifth Edition: • Adds 100 pages and new illustrations to the text • Offers an extensive revision of material on biomarkers • Includes new material on the cardio-toxicity and neurotoxicity of MDMA • Provides a table on normal organ weights Catalog no. K12841, February 2013, c. 528 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6146-2, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook
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Updating the definitive book on forensic dentistry, this fifth edition of the American Society of Forensic Odontology’s (ASFO) industry standard is edited by a past president of the American Board of Forensic Odontology and a past Odontology Section Chair of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. The manual includes the latest techniques, guidelines, and case studies. With color photos throughout, the book covers technological advances in human identification, provides direction for bitemark analysis, details established and cutting-edge dental age estimation techniques, and discusses the use of forensic odontology in the context of disaster victim identification in multiple fatalities, including terrorist acts. Catalog no. K12349, February 2013, c. 420 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5133-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
Practical Handbook for Professional Investigators Third Edition Rory J. McMahon, CLI, CFE
Investigation Education Consultants, Parkland, Florida, USA
Designed for individuals studying to become investigators as well as practicing investigators of all types and levels of experience, this book offers the skilled perspective of an author with more than 35 years of investigative experience. This new edition is completely updated and more relevant than ever, containing four new chapters: Investigating Terrorism, Technology Tools for the Professional Investigator, Use of Forensic Evidence, and Trial Notebooks and Forms Used by PIs. It also includes changes to the fraud chapter and additional case studies to help prepare professional investigators launch successful investigations. Catalog no. K14035, February 2013, c. 480 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8722-6, $99.95 / £76.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation
Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook Christine R. Ramirez
Second Edition
Texas Forensic Science Academy, College Station, USA
Ross M. Gardner
Casie L. Parish-Fisher
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (Retired), Georgia, USA
All too often, the weakest link in the chain of criminal justice is the crime scene investigation. Improper collection of evidence blocks the finding of truth. Now in its second edition, Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation presents practical, proven methods to be used at any crime scene to ensure that evidence is admissible and persuasive. Accompanied by more than 300 color photographs, topics discussed include: • Understanding the nature of physical evidence, including fingerprint, biological, trace, hair and fiber, and other forms of evidence • Actions of the responding officer, from documenting and securing the initial information to providing emergency care • Assessing the scene, including search considerations and dealing with chemical and bioterror hazards • Crime scene photography, sketching, mapping, and notes and reports • Light technology and preserving fingerprint and impression evidence • Shooting scene documentation and reconstruction • Bloodstain pattern analysis and the body as a crime scene • Special scene considerations, including fire, buried bodies, and entomological evidence • The role of crime scene analysis and reconstruction, with step-by-step procedures Two appendices provide additional information on crime scene equipment and risk management, and each chapter is enhanced by a succinct summary, suggested readings, and a series of questions to test assimilation of the material. Using this book will help investigators find out what happened and who is responsible. Ancillaries, including PowerPoint® lecture slides, and a test bank are available upon qualifying course adoption.
Catalog no. K12444, December 2011, 498 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5302-3, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
St. Edwards University, Austin, Texas, USA
The work of a crime scene investigator requires stellar organizational skills and razor-sharp attention to detail. Developing these skills is best achieved through hands-on training simulating actual case events. Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook takes students from the classroom to the field and into the lab to explore a range of scenarios they will likely encounter on the job. Exercises presented in this practical handbook include assessing the scene, crime scene photography and mapping, fingerprint evidence, documentation, impression-casting, bloodstain pattern recognition, and advanced techniques for scene processing. The book also examines the actions of the initial responding officer, highlights special scene considerations, and describes the role of crime scene analysis and reconstruction. Designed to complement Gardner’s Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation, this manual uses a consistent format throughout to ensure assimilation. Each chapter begins with a list of key terms and provides Learning Outcomes that describe the goal of the chapter. Tasks are then broken down into specific segments, with objectives, necessary materials, and a Concept Overview provided to promote heightened focus on salient points in the chapter. Post-lab questions enable students to test their grasp of the material and sample worksheets are provided that can be duplicated and used in actual case scenarios. By practicing the techniques described in this manual, students will be ready when they encounter them for the first time on the job. Contents: Introduction. The Nature of Physical Evidence. Actions of the Initial Responding Officer. Processing Methodology. Assessing the Scene. Crime Scene Photography. Crime Scene Sketching and Mapping. Narrative Descriptions: Crime Scene Notes and Reports. Basic Skills for Scene Processing. ... Catalog no. K12253, November 2011, 226 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-4970-5 $39.95 / £25.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Crime Scene Forensics A Scientific Method Approach Robert C. Shaler
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA
Bridging the gap between practical crime scene investigation and scientific theory, Crime Scene Forensics: A Scientific Method Approach maintains that crime scene investigations are intensely intellectual exercises that marry scientific and investigative processes. Success in this field requires experience, creative thinking, logic, and the correct application of the science and the scientific method. Emphasizing the necessary thought processes for applying science to the investigation, this text covers: • The general scene investigation process, including definitions and philosophy as well as hands-on considerations • Archiving the crime scene through photography, sketching, and video • Managing the crime scene investigation—the glue that holds the investigation together • Searching the crime scene—the logical byproduct of archiving and management • Impression/pattern evidence, including fingerprints, bloodstains, footwear impressions, and tire track impressions
Firearms, the Law, and Forensic Ballistics Third Edition Tom Warlow
Firearms Consultative Committee, London, UK
“There is a vast amount of information packed into this book and there is something of value for anyone connected with the investigation of crimes involving firearms.” —Science and Justice
While gun design has undergone only minimal change over the centuries, investigative tools surrounding firearm use have grown significantly in sophistication. Now in its third edition, Firearms, the Law, and Forensic Ballistics has been updated to reflect recently published research and new technology developed since the last volume. Beginning with a discussion of the development of arms and ammunition from the fourteenth century to the present day, this book examines: • Firearms laws around the world, including legal challenges raised in the U.S. by the Daubert decision • Internal, external, and terminal (wound) ballistics • The nature, composition, and analytical detection of discharge residue left on a suspect
• The biological crime scene and recognizing, collecting, and preserving biological evidence, including forensic entomology and evidence found at bioweapon scenes
• The role of the ballistics expert at all stages of a case, ranging from the scene of the shooting incident, the post-mortem examinations, the examination and testing of exhibits at the laboratory, and the presentation of evidence in court
• The fundamental principles of evidence as expressed by the Principle of Divisible Matter and the Locard Exchange Principle: every touch leaves a trace
• Recently introduced computer search techniques applied to captured and digitally stored images of marks left on fired bullets and spent cartridge cases
• Trace evidence, including glass, paint, and soil • Shooting incident scenes, with discussion of bullet paths and gunshot residue The final section examines fire scenes, quality assurance issues, and methods for collecting and preserving various evidence types not covered in other chapters. Enhanced by more than 200 color images, this volume provides investigators and students with the tools to grasp these critical concepts, paving an expeditious path to the truth.
• Manual microscopic comparison work and computer-based searches on digital images of bullet and cartridge case marks to determine if a particular weapon has been fired in previous cases Written by an expert with more than 50 years of experience using and handling firearms, this text is enhanced with nearly 250 illustrations, making it a premier guide to the fundamentals of firearms and related evidentiary considerations.
Catalog no. K12738, December 2011, 644 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5995-7, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Forensic Investigation of Explosions Second Edition Edited by
Alexander Beveridge
Forensic Consultant, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Now in its second edition, Forensic Investigation of Explosions draws on the editor’s 30 years of explosives casework experience. Dr. Alexander Beveridge provides a broad, multidisciplinary approach, assembling the contributions of internationally recognized experts who present the definitive reference work on the subject. Topics discussed include: • The physics and chemistry of explosives and explosions • The detection of hidden explosives • The effect of explosions on structures and persons • Aircraft sabotage investigations • Explosion scene investigations • Casework management • The role of forensic scientists • Analysis of explosives and their residues • Forensic pathology as it relates to explosives • Presentation of expert testimony With nearly 40 percent more material, this new edition contains revised chapters and several new topics, including: • A profile of casework management in the UK Forensic Explosives Laboratory, one of the world’s top labs • Properties and analysis of improvised explosives • An examination of the Bali bombings and the use of mobile analytical techniques and mobile laboratories • The collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence in vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cases This volume offers valuable information to all members of prevention and post-blast teams. Each chapter was written by an expert or experts in a specific field and provides well-referenced information underlying best practices that can be used in the field, laboratory, conference room, classroom, or courtroom. Catalog no. 87258, November 2011, 830 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8725-3, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as eBook
Forensic Recovery of Human Remains Archaeological Approaches, Second Edition Tosha L. Dupras, John J. Schultz, Sandra M. Wheeler, and Lana J. Williams
University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
Processing a crime scene where human remains are found presents unique challenges and requires specialized techniques not generally learned in standard crime scene and law enforcement training. Without proper guidance, scenes can be improperly processed and vital evidence lost. Forensic Recovery of Human Remains: Archaeological Approaches, Second Edition is an updated, comprehensive reference pertaining to the search, recovery, documentation, and excavation of human remains and associated evidence from forensic contexts. Highlights in the Second Edition include: • New chapters on understanding the forensic context and writing the final report • Information on locating experts in forensic archaeology and forensic anthropology • Necessary terminology, equipment, and methods for search, recovery, and excavation • Geophysical technologies for searches involving metallic evidence, graves, and submerged bodies • Surveying and mapping techniques • Instruction on excavation of buried evidence • Advice on recognizing and collecting associated botanical and entomological evidence • Guidelines for distinguishing between human and nonhuman skeletal remains This edition presents a greater emphasis on classroom use and instruction and includes case studies, key terms, discussion questions, and suggested readings to facilitate further study. An essential reference for forensic experts and non-experts alike, this volume provides the tools necessary to ensure that every piece of potential evidence at the scene is uncovered and properly processed. Catalog no. K12288, October 2011, 398 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5030-5, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Forensic Pathology of Fractures and Mechanisms of Injury Postmortem CT Scanning
George Curtis
Michael P. Burke
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Australia
Practitioners of forensic medicine have various tools at their disposal to determine cause of death, and today’s computed tomography (CT) can provide valuable clues if images are interpreted properly. Forensic Pathology of Fractures and Mechanisms of Injury: Postmortem CT Scanning is a guide for the forensic pathologist who wants to use CT imaging to assist in determining the mechanism of injury that might have contributed to death. Drawn from the author’s work at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, the book presents an overview of his experience with CT in routine casework, provides an appraisal of the literature with respect to fractures, and offers suggestions for the evaluation of CT images by pathologists. He then suggests what reasonable conclusions can be drawn from the images, the circumstances surrounding the death, and an external examination of the deceased. Enhanced with hundreds of CT images that clarify the text and case studies to put the material in context, the book begins by discussing classification of injuries and different types of fractures. It then explores the basics of CT. Next, the book gives a head-to-toe catalogue of various injuries and how they are represented on a CT scan. Finally, the book explores the use of CT in difficult forensic cases such as decomposed and burnt remains, falls, child abuse, and transportation incidents. While not intended to make a forensic pathologist an expert at CT image interpretation, the book enables these professionals to become familiar with the technology so they can competently use it in their practice, heightening the accuracy of their cause of death determinations. Catalog no. K13836, December 2011, 273 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-8148-4, $189.95 / £121.00 Also available as eBook
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The Law of Cybercrimes and Their Investigations Utica College, New York, USA
Cybercrime has become increasingly prevalent in the new millennium, as computer-savvy criminals have developed more sophisticated ways to victimize people online and through other digital means. The Law of Cybercrimes and Their Investigations is a comprehensive text exploring the gamut of issues surrounding this growing phenomenon. After an introduction to the history of computer crime, the book reviews a host of topics including: • Information warfare and cyberterrorism • Obscenity, child pornography, sexual predator conduct, and online gambling • Cyberstalking, cyberharassment, cyberbullying, and other types of unlawful expression • Auction fraud, Ponzi and pyramid schemes, access device fraud, identity theft and fraud, securities and band fraud, money laundering, and electronic transfer fraud • Data privacy crimes, economic espionage, and intellectual property crimes • Principles applicable to searches and seizures of computers, other digital devices, and peripherals • Laws governing eavesdropping, wiretaps, and other investigatory devices • The admission of digital evidence in court • Procedures for investigating cybercrime beyond the borders of the prosecuting jurisdiction Each chapter includes key words or phrases readers should be familiar with before moving on to the next chapter. The book supplies review problems to test assimilation of the material and weblinks to encourage further study. Catalog no. K12717, August 2011, 414 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5831-8, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press
Police and Military Dogs Criminal Detection, Forensic Evidence, and Judicial Admissibility
Equivocal Child Abuse Sandra B. McPherson and Farshid Afsarifard
It is essential that those in the criminal justice system understand police canine evidence and its value. This volume examines the use of police and military dogs for a wide variety of functions and explores canine biology and behavior as it applies to police work. The author examines how a canine handler’s work with a skilled police dog can affect the subsequent investigation and prosecution of the crime. He discusses optimal procedures for finding and processing evidence and describes the boundaries of admissibility of evidence produced by police dogs. The book also examines the many diverse detection functions police dogs are being trained to perform.
Helping courts, evaluators, guardians, and lawyers understand and work with ambiguous child abuse cases, this volume brings together insights from multiple sources to minimize unnecessary harm done to children and families. Exploring all facets of case management, the book discusses how courts operate, the roles of participants in custody cases, the investigative process, testimony, and hazards practitioners face in domestic relations and custody cases. It also explores intervention options and mental health issues in case participants. The book provides a working model for the forensic evaluator with instructions on conducting the evaluation and reportage. It also includes an expert critique of a child interview and other tools.
Catalog no. K13331, October 2011, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-7239-0, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. K12123, September 2011, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4776-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
John J. Ensminger
Forthcoming!
Microbial Detection and Identification by Mass Spectrometry Edited by
Bone Histology An Anthropological Perspective Edited by
Charles H. Wick
Christian Crowder and Samuel Stout
This book presents an in-depth examination of the process of detecting and identifying microbes using mass spectrometry techniques and the possibility of using this technology in a field application. Through a side-by-side comparative discussion of the different mass spectrometry approaches, it demonstrates the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. The book includes recent findings that show the detection of new viruses, new bacteria, fungi, and other microbes in complex environmental samples. It describes sample preparation methods and discusses the rational and methods for the detection and identification of unknown, genetically modified, or synthetic microbes.
Written for students and practitioners in anthropology, this book provides a comprehensive discussion of the application of methods, current theories, and future directions in hard tissue research. It includes information on differentiating human from nonhuman bone and discusses areas such as bone mechanics and histopathology. It provides direction for juvenile and adult bone age estimation and includes over 150 photographs for reference, including 43 in color. Specific topics include basic bone and dental biology and histomorphology; bone health, growth and development; advances in technology; and histological collections available for researchers.
Catalog no. K14546, February 2013, c. 320 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4665-0494-3, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. K13001, September 2011, 417 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6691-7, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Forensic Science Advances and Their Application in the Judiciary System Edited by
Danielle Sapse and Lawrence Kobilinsky Over the past decade, there have been great advances in the technology available to crime scene personnel and laboratory analysts. Many of the newer methods employed by criminalists are based on sound scientific research and have extraordinary sensitivity and specificity. This volume describes such methods and provides insight into their impact on forensic science and criminal justice. Topics discussed include scientific evidence in criminal cases where the outcome has been largely decided based on forensic evidence analysis, legal and chemical aspects in the detection and analysis of methamphetamines, DNA analysis, new applications of chemical methods to forensic science, NMR methods, pharmacogenetics, and virtual autopsy. Catalog no. K11455, August 2011, 295 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2959-2, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
The Counterterrorism Handbook Tactics, Procedures, and Techniques, Fourth Edition
Jesus Mena Increasingly, crimes and fraud are digital in nature, occurring at breakneck speed and encompassing large volumes of data. To combat this unlawful activity, knowledge about the use of machine learning technology and software is critical. This volume integrates an assortment of deductive and instructive tools, techniques, and technologies to arm professionals with what they need to be prepared and stay ahead of the game. A practical guide on how to conduct forensic investigations, the book discusses self-organizing clustering map (SOM) neural networks, text extraction, and rule generating software to "interrogate the evidence." Catalog no. K12786, June 2011, 349 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-6069-4, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as eBook
Introduction to Security and Network Forensics William J. Buchanan
Frank Bolz, Jr., Kenneth J. Dudonis, and David P. Schulz
Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
Updated to reflect an increased focus on terrorism in public transportation, the fourth edition of this volume provides an understanding of the strategies, tactics, and techniques required to tackle terrorism as it exists today. With chapters on bomb threats, risk assessment, hostages, and weapons of mass destruction, it presents case studies of some of the most notorious terrorist incidents, including both World Trade Center attacks, Oklahoma City, Centennial Olympic Park, the U.S. Embassy, the U.S.S. Cole, and attacks in Madrid, London, and Glasgow. Catalog no. K12096, July 2011, 529 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4670-4, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
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Machine Learning Forensics for Law Enforcement, Security, and Intelligence
Explaining the fundamentals of cyber security and digital forensics, this text covers the basic principles of intrusion detection systems, encryption, and authentication. Beginning with an overview of general concepts in security, it addresses hashing and digital certificates, enhanced software security, and network security. It introduces the concept of risk, threat analysis, and network forensics and covers data hiding, obfuscation, web infrastructures, and cloud and grid computing. Simulators, test questions, labs, online lectures, and related material are made available on the book’s website. Catalog no. AU3568, June 2011, 502 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3568-6, $69.95 / £36.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Disaster Victim Identification Experience and Practice Edited by
S. Black, G. Sunderland, L. Hackman, and X. Mallett Disaster management has become an increasingly global issue and victim identification is receiving greater attention. By raising awareness through past events and experiences, practitioners, policymakers, and students can learn what works, what doesn’t work, and how to avoid future mistakes. Disaster Victim Identification: Experience and Practice addresses a selection of key historical incidents and includes candid discussions of potential areas for improvement in preparedness and future deployment capabilities. Each chapter addresses a specific disaster and is divided into three sections. First, the senior officer for the force who led the relevant investigation contributes impressions about the disaster and the force’s response to it. Next, the book presents data such as the manpower available at the time of the disaster, the number of officers involved in the deployment, and other relevant factors. The next section provides the details of the disaster, including the response methods employed, the number of fatalities/casualties, and lessons learned. The book also explores the effect that the disaster had on the response team—short- and long-term. Finally, each chapter examines important aspects of the particular disaster, in terms of legislative, moral, practical, or other contribution to the field of mass disaster planning, preparation, and deployment on a wider scale. Viewing disaster management from a global perspective, this volume contains the combined input of academics, forensic specialists, trainers, and law enforcement professionals who focus on actual cases to honestly assess events and provide recommendations for improvement. Catalog no. 94122, May 2011, 272 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9412-1, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
Bitemark Evidence A Color Atlas and Text, Second Edition Edited by
Robert B. J. Dorion
Director of Forensic Dentistry, Laboratoire de Sciences Judiciaires et de Médecine Légale, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The second edition of the first stand-alone reference on the subject, this volume contains over 1,500 photographs of which more than 1,300 are in color. It illustrates the many facets of bitemark recognition, diagnosis, handling, excision, lifting, transillumination, and courtroom testimony. New topics in this edition include the history of bitemarks dating back to biblical times, practical tips in forensic bitemark photography, techniques for hair removal and impression taking, the use of the confocal laser microscopy (CLM) and the scanning eectron microscope (SEM) in bitemark study, new research findings, and information on expert witnesses. Catalog no. K10984, March 2011, 674 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1862-6, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as eBook
Ethics for the Public Service Professional Aric W. Dutelle
University of WisconsinPlatteville, USA
Examining the history of ethics, codes, and legislation relating to public service, this volume explores current police and public service controversies and discusses important new mechanisms of accountability. It incorporates news stories throughout the text and includes websites to facilitate further research. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and key terms and includes Ripped from the Headlines current event examples that demonstrate actual scenarios described in the text. Ample review questions test comprehension. Catalog no. K11183, March 2011, 229 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2490-0, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Forensic Science in Healthcare Caring for Patients, Preserving the Evidence Connie Darnell
Jemez Springs, New Mexico, USA
"This quick reference guide is a resource of fundamentals for first responders confronted with forensic cases. Law enforcement officers, fire personnel, EMTs, nurses and physicians will find precise instructions for on-scene actions to ensure that valuable forensic evidence is properly safeguarded. The author has distilled the essentials for those who do not have the time to wade through a lot of peripheral information to find immediate answers for the forensic scenario at hand. Occupational health and safety issues are also addressed. Color illustrations, charts, tables, references and online resources amplify the text and provide useful guidance for field personnel. —Janet Barber Duval, Forensic Nurse
Catalog no. K11993, February 2011, 373 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-4490-8 $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
Forensic Anthropology 2000 to 2010 Edited by
Sue Black and Eilidh Ferguson
Applications and Techniques Patrick Jones The ability to take compelling photographs is a critical skill for forensic scientists and investigators. This volume is an up-to-date and thorough treatment of digital imaging in the forensic sciences. Topics discussed include the fundamentals of photographing crime scenes, digital camera hardware and photographic techniques, lighting, witness testimony, enhancement of images and digital panoramic camera scanning, storage of digital media, ultraviolet and infrared imaging, and digital photo imaging microscopes. The book covers the full range of scenarios that forensic professionals encounter and includes special sections dedicated to photography involving fingerprints, wounds, bodies, blood spatter, footwear impressions, and more. Catalog no. 60120, February 2011, 402 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6012-6, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
Quality Assurance in the Pathology Laboratory Forensic, Technical, and Ethical Aspects
University of Dundee, UK
Advances in our ability to analyse information from skeletal remains and subsequent developments in the field of forensic anthropology make it possible to identify more victims of homicides, mass-fatality disasters, and genocide. Summarizing the vast collection of international literature that has developed over the past decade, this volume explores critical themes fundamental to this evolving discipline. Topics discussed include age determination in juveniles and adults; sex, race, and ancestry determination; stature determination; dental and facial identification; skeletal trauma and bone pathology; taphonomy and comparative osteology; and identification from soft tissues. Catalog no. K12051, February 2011, 427 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-4588-2 $99.95 / £25.99 Also available as eBook
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Practical Forensic Digital Imaging
Edited by
Maciej J. Bogusz Written to improve laboratory work, this volume also examines logistic and legal tools related to quality issues. Authored by researchers long involved with theoretical and practical laboratory activity, the book begins with selected aspects of quality assurance applied in laboratory medicine and toxicology. The second section explores quality aspects of emerging disciplines, including personalized therapy and virtopsy. The next chapters present regulatory and logistic instrumentation, and the final section considers the quality of professional education at the graduate and postgraduate level in pathology and laboratory medicine. Catalog no. K10122, February 2011, 388 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0234-2, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Suicidal Mass Murderers
Cyber Criminology
A Criminological Study of Why They Kill
Exploring Internet Crimes and Criminal Behavior
John Liebert
Edited by
Banner Desert Hospital, Mesa, Arizona, USA
K. Jaishankar
William J. Birnes
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
A collaboration between a published researcher on serial violence and an experienced clinical psychiatrist, this book examines violence from the perspective of clinical medicine and psychology and helps to identify and effectively deal with the potential suicidal mass murderer before he kills. Providing a thorough account of the Virginia Tech tragedy, the book details the killer’s descent into madness that culminated in this event. The book asks how we can identify and red flag the potentially dangerous, intervene early in their lives to prevent violence, mitigate potential damage, and do all of this while protecting constitutional rights.
Victimization through the Internet is becoming more prevalent as cyber criminals have developed more effective ways to remain anonymous. This volume explores today’s interface of computer science, Internet science, and criminology. Topics discussed include the growing menace of cyber crime in Nigeria; Internet gambling and digital piracy; sexual addiction on the Internet, child pornography, and online exploitation of children; terrorist use of the Internet; cyber stalking and cyber bullying; the victimization of women on social networking websites; malware victimization and hacking; the Islamic world in cyberspace and the propagation of Islamic ideology via the Internet; and human rights concerns that the digital age has created.
Chairman of Sunrise Community Counseling Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Catalog no. 76787, February 2011, 335 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7678-3 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as eBook
Mechanics of Impression Evidence David S. Pierce
Sarnia Police Service, Ontario, Canada
Catalog no. K11450, February 2011, 461 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2949-3, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook
Healthcare Crime Investigating Abuse, Fraud, and Homicide by Caregivers
As forensic technology becomes more sophisticated, courts are demanding more scientific content and juries are expecting meticulous confirmation of facts alleged. Applying physics, chemistry, and engineering to the process of analysis and interpretation, this volume offers a starting point for significant change in the way that impression evidence is presented. Concepts discussed include the three-dimensional nature of the human fingerprint, dimensional stability and striation mark issues, the research and development of electrostatic scans, the growing availability of new measurement techniques, and the use of personal experimentation to support conclusions or confirm that which is otherwise considered fact.
Kelly M. Pyrek
Catalog no. K10706, February 2011, 241 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1370-6, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook
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Glendale, Arizona, USA
Through in-depth personal interviews with a notable list of forensic experts, this book covers the motivation behind, the opportunity for, and the investigation of equivocal deaths in healthcare settings. It describes the red flags indicating illicit behavior of medical professionals; considers contributing factors such as personnel shortages and lack of oversight; catalogs methods of injury, assault, and murder along with descriptions of forensic evidence for each; and provides insight on other healthcare-related crimes including assisted suicide and narcotics theft. Practical advice from experts covers the intervention, prevention, and prosecution of perpetrators.
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Forensics Books from CRC Press
Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting
Practical Bomb Scene Investigation
Third Edition
Second Edition
George A. Manning, Ph.D, CFE, EA
James T. Thurman Now in its second edition, this volume explores the investigative process that improvised explosive device (IED) specialists undertake at the scene of an explosion, enabling investigators to find the evidence and then make sense of what is found. The new edition includes information on detonation pressure, instructions on how to collect additional information from the scene to provide an estimate of the explosives weight of the IED, a glossary, a greatly expanded IED component identification chapter, a chapter on how to expeditiously investigate a post-blast scene in a hostile environment, and information on how to prepare an Investigative Report. Catalog no. K11031, January 2011, 519 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1959-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. K11229, December 2010, 792 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2566-2, $129.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
Investigative and Forensic Interviewing
Essentials of Forensic Imaging
A Personality-focused Approach
A Text-Atlas Angela D. Levy and H. Theodore Harcke Bringing the long tradition of radiologic pathologic correlation to forensic radiology and autopsy, this volume provides readers with a technical and interpretive foundation for applying modern cross-sectional imaging to forensic autopsy. The book integrates more than 300 color images with basic forensic pathology in a topical format. The rich pictorial display of case material that accompanies the text establishes a contextual understanding of the material. Following an introduction to basic concepts and a review of imaging techniques, chapters are organized by cause of death. The atlas-like presentation is supported by full text explanations that review relevant forensic and radiologic principles. Catalog no. 91115, December 2010, 282 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9111-3, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook
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Presenting a complete examination of the current methods and legal considerations involved in the detection and prosecution of economic crimes, this book examines different types of offenses with a financial element. It explores offshore activities and the means criminals use to hide their ill-gotten gains and provides a thorough review of evidentiary rules as well as the protocol involved in search warrants. It examines two modalities used to prove financial crime and presents an example scenario based on reallife incidents. Additional topics include organized crime and money laundering, consumer and business fraud, computer crimes, and issues surrounding banking and finance.
Craig N. Ackley, Shannon M. Mack, Kristen Beyer, and Philip Erdberg Experienced investigators know that taking an interviewee’s personality into account can lead to a more productive interview outcome. This volume provides a window into the personality types most commonly encountered in the legal system and demonstrates how to use this insight to plan and conduct effective interviews. The personality types discussed include narcissistic, antisocial, psychopathic, borderline, inadequate/immature, paranoid, and schizotypal. The book is designed for law enforcement officers, attorneys, probation and parole officers, mental health workers, and anyone else who interviews witnesses, suspects, and offenders throughout the legal system. Catalog no. 84259, December 2010, 196 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8425-2, $72.95 / £45.99
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Managing and Coordinating Major Criminal Investigations
Investigation and Prevention of OfficerInvolved Deaths
Sanford, Florida, USA
Cyril H. Wecht, JD, MD; Henry C. Lee, PhD; D.P. van Blaricom; and Mel Tucker
The process of controlling criminal investigations is a complex matter, yet it has frequently been minimized or neglected in police management publications. Now in its second edition, this volume details a methodology that is adaptable to any existing record or control system. This new edition features an expanded outline format, more detailed instructions, and updated case systems. It also reflects the introduction of new technology developed since the benchmark first edition. Filled with concrete, specific guidelines, this book provides police supervisors with the essential tools needed to improve or develop a systemic approach to the control of major investigations.
An in-depth examination of all the facets of investigating police-related deaths, this book includes coverage of death scene investigation for reconstruction. It discusses collection of physical evidence, interviews, medical examination of the decedent, psychological factors involving both parties, and litigation of alleged police misconduct. The authors create composite scenarios from their collective case studies, providing precise examples that are factual and to the point. The scenarios covered include suicide by officer shooting, restraint asphyxia in incustody death, fatal accident resulting from vehicular pursuit, police shootings, and deaths of mentally ill and drug-intoxicated individuals.
Catalog no. K12226, December 2010, 335 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-4922-4 $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. 6374X, December 2010, 229 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6374-5, $83.95 / £53.99 Also available as eBook
Second Edition Robert F. Kilfeather
Necrophilia Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects
Practical Crime Scene Investigations for Hot Zones
Anil Aggrawal
Jacqueline T. Fish, Robert N. Stout, and Edward Wallace
The author of Forensic and Medico-legal Aspects of Sexual Crime and Unusual Sexual Practices turns his attention to necrophilia with this in-depth international study. History, etiological aspects, classification, epidemiology, and offender characteristics are covered as the volume reviews expert literature on the subject. Of major focus are the legal aspects of necrophilia, where laws of most nations relating to necrophilia are discussed, compared, and contrasted. The book uses a number of actual case studies to illustrate principles and approaches to defining laws and conducting investigations in this area.
The work of crime scene investigators (CSIs) is made more complicated when the scene is contaminated by either chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives (CBRNE) or toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). Special considerations must be observed when working at such scenes, whether they are the result of acts of terrorism, accidents, or natural disasters. This volume is a comprehensive reference containing guidelines and best practices for keeping CSIs safe and conducting a thorough crime scene investigation in these deadly environments. Protocols are provided for how to best identify, document, collect, and preserve physical evidence.
Catalog no. 89129, December 2010, 268 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8912-7, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. K11085, December 2010, 372 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2052-0, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Forensics Books from CRC Press
CSI for the First Responder A Concise Guide
Scientific Protocols for Forensic Examination of Clothing
Jan LeMay
Jane Moira Taupin and Chesterene Cwiklik
Written by an expert with 17 years experience in law enforcement, this volume is a succinct guide on how to manage physical evidence essential for solving a case and making the evidence stand up in court. It covers securing the scene, searching for and identifying evidence, documenting the evidence through notes and reports, photography and videotape, sketches and diagrams, collection and preservation, the investigative value of different types of evidence, and court testimony. Enhanced with real-life examples, the book presents case studies implementing the described techniques and includes a quick reference guide on CD-ROM.
This text discusses the forensic examination of clothing exhibits in criminal cases and examines the ramifications of DNA profiling and its effect on the screening approach to clothing examination. Coverage includes protocols, procedures, and philosophy; preliminary assessment; examination; testing and sampling; quality assurance and control; and the significance of results. Author Jane Moira Taupin has testified as a forensic expert over 130 times, including 30 murder trials. Chesterene Cwiklik is a founder of the Pacific Coast Forensic Science Institute. Their combined expertise makes this text a much-needed resource for all those who examine clothing items and those who interpret subsequent findings.
Eaton, Colorado, USA
Catalog no. K11015, December 2010, 168 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1922-7 $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as eBook
Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification
Brogdon's Forensic Radiology Second Edition
A Concise Field Guide
Edited by
Michael J. Thali, M.D., Mark D. Viner, and B.G. Brogdon The benchmark first edition of Forensic Radiology was a bestseller throughout the world and a standard reference for practitioners and educators alike. Enhanced by more than 1,300 images, topics in the second edition include the radiologist as an expert witness, modern cross-sectional imaging in anthropology, current approaches to radiology in mass casualty situations, the use of virtual imaging and virtopsy, forensic and clinical usage of x-rays in body packing for drug smuggling, imaging in the medical examiner’s facility and in the field, and radiology of special objects, antiquities, and mummies. Catalog no. 75624, November 2010, 654 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7562-5, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook
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Catalog no. 68210, November 2010, 251 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6821-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as eBook
Diane L. France
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA
Conveniently designed for field use, this volume is a compact version of the bestselling Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification: A Color Atlas. Focusing on the bones most often discovered in field scenarios, the book is divided into two major sections: General Osteology and Major Bones of the Bodies of Different Animals. Filled with more than 1,200 annotated, crisp photographs, this handy guide gives law enforcement, medicolegal death investigators, forensic anthropologists, and others in the field and in the lab ready access to the information needed to help solve the mystery of discovered bones. Catalog no. K11077, November 2010, 295 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-2039-1 $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Sudden Death in Epilepsy Forensic and Clinical Issues Edited by
Claire M. Lathers, Paul L. Schraeder, Michael W. Bungo, and Jan E. Leestma One of the most prevalent neurological diseases in the world, epilepsy carries with it the risk of sudden death. Edited by four of the most eminent experts in the field, this volume captures the state of the art and science in the study of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Topics discussed include the history, diagnosis, phenomenology, mechanisms, genetics, animal models, pathology, physiology, and even the social repercussions of this devastating phenomenon. Taken as a whole, the content provides a roadmap to those who hope to someday fully understand and prevent this dramatic and tragic event. Catalog no. K10117, November 2010, 1047 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0222-9, $189.95 / £120.00 Also available as eBook
Water-Related Death Investigation Practical Methods and Forensic Applications Erica J. Armstrong
Office of the Cuyahoga County Coroner, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Kevin L. Erskine
Cleveland Lakefront State Park Police, Ohio, USA
All too often, police called to the scene of a waterrelated death may consider it an accidental drowning before they even arrive. But the investigation of these types of deaths requires the same careful and thorough documentation as in other potentially non-natural deaths and these efforts must be carried through all stages of investigation. Tracking the case process from scene to autopsy to courtroom, this volume examines the physiology of drowning; investigative duties of those called to the scene; characteristics of various selected scenes; obtaining decedent, witness, suspect, and first responder information; pre-trial preparation for the field investigator; and autopsy. Catalog no. K10841, October 2010, 388 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1636-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
Cold Cases An Evaluation Model with Follow-up Strategies for Investigators James M. Adcock, Ph.D. and Sarah L. Stein, MFS
The Center for the Resolution of Unresolved Crimes, McDonough, Georgia, USA
Color Atlas of Forensic Toolmark Identification Nicholas Petraco
John Jay College, New York, USA
Practical and concise, this book is an invaluable tool for police officers and detectives attempting to solve crimes that would otherwise be forgotten. It considers what should be looked at beyond the case file itself and how the growth in technology since the date of the incident might provide new opportunities to uncover clues. It also explores interview/interrogation techniques and suggests how investigators can maximize their efforts to obtain a conviction. Useful appendices include sample standard operating procedures to use as a guide for setting up a cold case unit and a list of additional resources.
In this volume, noted forensic expert Nicholas Petraco helps move toolmark examination from an art to a science. The book first provides an anthology of tried and true methods, procedures, and traditional techniques used by practitioners of this discipline for over a century. It contains rationales and methodologies for casework, discusses new materials and techniques for preparation of known standards, and examines the application of various methods of statistical proof to further establish toolmark examination as a sound scientific endeavor. The second section explores commonly used hand tools and the marks they typically produce.
Catalog no. K11324, October 2010, 264 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2690-4, $94.95 / £59.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. 43927, September 2010, 177 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4392-1, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Introduction to Data Analysis with R for Forensic Scientists James Michael Curran University of Auckland, New Zealand
Practical and Clinical Perspectives, Second Edition Vernon J. Geberth
Statistical methods provide a logical, coherent framework in which data from experimental science can be analyzed. Minimizing theory and mathematics, this book focuses on the application and practice of statistics used in data analysis. The book includes a refresher on basic statistics and an introduction to R, techniques for the visual display of data through graphics, an overview of statistical hypothesis tests, a comprehensive guide to the use of the linear model, an introduction to extensions to the linear model for commonly encountered scenarios, and instruction on how to plan and design experiments. Catalog no. 88262, July 2010, 331 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8826-7, $104.95 / £66.99 Also available as eBook
Fatal Violence Case Studies and Analysis of Emerging Forms
Practical Homicide Investigation, Inc., New York, USA
Considered the definitive work on sex-related homicide, this volume details the theoretical and psychological basis for sexual homicide and offers practical investigative checklists and directions for processing and interpreting the crime scene. A comprehensive discussion of sexual deviance, it analyzes the typology of offenders to determine their signature aspects. It introduces the latest information on DNA technology, includes a chapter on the infamous 30-year BTK investigation, offers research developed from the Working Group of Human Asphyxia (WGHA), and provides a revised chapter on criminal personality profiling and investigative analysis. This edition contains nearly 400 color photos. Catalog no. K11296, June 2010, 704 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2655-3, $139.95 / £89.00
Classics in Environmental Criminology Edited by
Ronald M. Holmes
Martin A. Andresen, Paul J. Brantingham, and Bryan J. Kinney
University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Stephen T. Holmes
University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
From serial murderers to parents who kill, this volume offers a rare glimpse into the minds of predators and contains chilling details of their motives and methods. The book explores gang violence, serial and mass murderers, filicide, rape, workplace violence, school shootings, and hate crimes. It also delves into the unusual and shocking practices of vampirism and cannibalism. Steeped in research, the book contains tables with demographic data and events, discussion questions to provoke further inquiry, and numerous references for further study, making it a compelling resource for professionals and academia alike. Catalog no. K11322, June 2010, 212 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2687-4, $83.95 / £53.99
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Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation
School of Criminology and The Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies (ICURS), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
A comprehensive collection of seminal pieces on environmental criminology, this work focuses on the role that the immediate environment plays in the occurrence of a crime. Legendary contributors demonstrate that a careful analysis of environmental factors is key to understanding the causes of crime, solving crimes, and helping to predict and prevent them. Topics covered include routine activity theory, the geometric theory of crime, the rational choice theory, and the pattern theory of crime. Invaluable as a textbook and as a professional reference, this volume also explores concepts related to crime prevention. Catalog no. K10923, May 2010, 551 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1779-7, $99.95 / £63.99
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Bestseller!
Behavior, Truth and Deception Applying Profiling and Analysis to the Interview Process
Forensic Science The Basics, Second Edition Jay A. Siegel
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, USA
Michael R. Napier
Kathy Mirakovits
A 27-year FBI veteran presents a hands-on volume drawn from years of experience interviewing suspects. The main focus of the book is the targeted subject interviewing process (TSI). This technique combines all known tactics learned from criminal personality profiling and investigative analysis into an effective strategy for interviewing a suspect. The book describes the skill sets and essential elements that directly contribute to a successful interrogation and outlines an interview plan using these analytical and profiling concepts. Employing crime scene scenarios to demonstrate concepts, the book includes a victim questionnaire capturing offender behavior, form templates, and a glossary.
Avoiding the complicated science and graphic images typical of most forensic references, this volume is written specifically for those without forensic science experience. A superb professional reference, the wealth of instructor material available for teachers and its pedagogical approach also make it an ideal textbook for high school and introductory level courses. The book includes hands-on laboratory exercises; review questions; figures, photographs, and case studies; a mini-glossary; a list of acronyms; and links to websites that include free videos and demonstrations. Containing more than 250 color images, this forensic primer works well in conjunction with current CRC laboratory manuals.
Catalog no. K11079, May 2010, 394 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2041-4, $94.95 / £59.99
Catalog no. 89021, March 2010, 525 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8902-8, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as eBook
The Academy Group, Inc., Manassas, Virginia, USA
Portage Northern High School, Michigan, USA
Forensic Polymer Engineering Fire Toxicity Edited by
Why Polymer Products Fail in Service
Anna Stec and Richard Hull
Edited by
Fire safety typically focuses on preventing ignition and reducing flame spread. Nevertheless, assessment of the toxic effects of fire is increasingly recognized as key in the assessment of fire hazards. This volume discusses the types of toxic effluents that fires produce. It examines their physiological effects, describes methods for generation and assessment of fire toxicity, and reviews current and proposed national and international fire safety regulations. The book also explores approaches to modeling the toxic impact of fires. Contributors represent an international team of leading experts in each area of this challenging field.
Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Catalog no. N10161, April 2010, 664 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2791-8, $269.95 / £170.00
Catalog no. N10190, March 2010 ISBN: 978-1-4398-3114-4, $249.95 / £155.00
University of Central Lancashire, UK
Peter Rhys Lewis and Colin Gagg
Reviewing cutting-edge forensic engineering techniques for investigating the failure of polymer materials, this book illustrates the different types of failures with a series of detailed case studies. It begins with an introduction to forensic polymer engineering and an overview of the examination and analysis of failed polymer components. The case studies cover the forensic investigation of polymeric medical devices, storage tanks, small containers, pipes and fittings, seals, tools and ladders, polymer components in transport applications, and polymer consumer products. The final chapter examines the various causes for product failures.
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Forensics Books from CRC Press ComputerAided Forensic Facial Comparison Edited by
Martin Paul Evison and Richard W. Vorder Bruegge Based on the quantification and analysis of more than 3,000 facial images, this seminal work lays the foundation for future forensic facial comparison, computer applications development, and research in face shape variation and analysis. Using experimental and real case data, it demonstrates the influence of illumination, image resolution, perspective, and pose angle on landmark visibility. Two DVDs are included which contain the raw 3D landmark datasets for 3,000 faces, additional datasets used in 2D analysis, and computer programs and spreadsheets used in analysis and in the development of prototypic applications software. Catalog no. K10567, March 2010, 209 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1133-7, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as eBook
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Forensic Science An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Third Edition Edited by
Stuart H. James and Jon J. Nordby A comprehensive overview of forensic science and considered by professionals to be the top textbook in the field, this book reaches beyond the scope of other introductory texts that concentrate primarily on criminalistics. It covers a range of fundamental topics and includes the technical detail necessary to understand the breadth of the science. Changes in this edition include additional material on forensic photography, computer forensics, DNA analysis, crime scenes, and forensic pathology. An instructor’s guide with objectives, questions and answers, suggested activities, and material in electronic format is available to qualifying instructors. Accompanying lab manuals are also available. Catalog no. 64932, February 2009, 800 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6493-3, $92.95 / £37.99 Also available as eBook
Legal Nurse Consulting,
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An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, Fourth Edition
Forensic Science
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Over the past generation, the practice of legal nurse consulting has grown to include areas such as life care planning, risk management, and administrative law, as well as taking on a more diversified role in both criminal and civil law and courtroom proceedings. First published in 1997, Legal Nurse Consulting, Principles and Practices provides professionals in the field with an authoritative reference that helps further define and grow their roles. Used in LNC programs across the country, it introduces RNs to the foundations and practice areas of legal nurse consulting. Save on the Set!
Catalog no. 89471, February 2010, 1152 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8947-9, $159.95 / £99.00
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Stuart James and Jon J. Nordby Featuring more than 400 photographs, the fourth edition of this volume provides more complete treatment outside of CSI and laboratory analysis. Some of the greatest experts in the field discuss case studies from their own personal files. The chapters are now organized into those topics that are most popular for coursework, making the text more manageable for instructors. This edition also offers a wider range of supporting materials, including an instructor’s guide with objectives, questions and answers, and suggested activities as well as PowerPoint® lecture slides and an extensive test bank. Catalog no. K12489, April 2013, c. 600 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5383-2, $89.95 / £38.99
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Forensic Autopsy A Handbook and Atlas Edited by
Cristoforo Pomara and Vittorio Fineschi
Forensic Applications of High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Department of Forensic Pathology, University of Foggia, Italy
Shirley Bayne
Steven B. Karch
Michelle Carlin
Packed with almost 300 color photos, this volume is a step-by-step guide to complete autopsy procedures. From macroscopic to microscopic approaches, it explores external cadaver examination, organ removal methods, laboratory procedures, microscopy applications, new imaging techniques, pediatric and fetal autopsy, pre- and postautopsy procedures, genetic disease and DNA diagnosis, and autopsy protocol for the examination of the vertebral artery. Using these standardized protocols and with the proper knowledge, training, and experience, pathologists can develop the skill needed to become experts in their field.
Maintaining a balance between practical solutions and the theoretical considerations involved in HPLC analysis, this volume uses real-life examples likely to be found within a forensic science laboratory to explain HPLC from a forensic science perspective. Focusing on reverse phase HPLC mode of separation, each chapter includes a key point summary, a series of questions (where appropriate) and a list of books and journal articles to give further insight into the topics covered. The text is appropriate for first time users as well as those pursuing post-graduate study or in the early stages of their forensic analysis career.
Private Consultant, Berkeley, California, USA
Catalog no. K10054, February 2010, 161 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0064-5, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as eBook
Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Catalog no. 91913, January 2010, 272 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-9191-5 $62.95 / £39.99 Also available as eBook
Forensic Dentistry Second Edition
Advanced Crime Scene Photography Christopher D. Duncan Crime Scene Investigator, Houston, Texas, USA
Edited by
David R. Senn
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA
Paul G. Stimson
University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston, USA
Accurate photographic documentation is critical for creating lasting first impressions on a jury. Beginning with a review of basic photography principles, this book seamlessly integrates this information with corresponding applications in crime scene photography. Providing tips on creating compelling photos on a limited budget, it demonstrates how to photograph fingerprint, footwear, and tirewear impressions; tool and bite marks; and bloodstain patterns. It also explores specialized topics such as nighttime and lowlight photography.
Regarded by leading investigators and pathologists as the definitive guide to forensic dentistry, this bestselling volume now includes the cuttingedge work of many new contributors. In addition to detailing the latest investigative techniques and the science behind them, this edition delves more deeply into the field’s historical and theoretical underpinnings. It also looks at the role forensic dentistry played in recent identification cases, including the aftermath of 9/11. Forensic dental radiography, age estimation, jurisprudence and legal issues, and practical aspects of civil and criminal case involvement are all subjects of newly added chapters.
Catalog no. 87894, February 2010, 339 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8789-5, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. 78364, January 2010, 470 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7836-7, $135.95 / £87.00 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press
Ethics and the Practice of Forensic Science
Color Atlas of Forensic Medicine and Pathology Edited by
Robin T. Bowen
Charles A. Catanese
West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
Chief Medical Examiner, Orange County, New York, USA
Catalog no. 88839, December 2009, 217 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8893-9, $75.95 / £47.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. 4320X, October 2009, 424 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4320-4, $205.95 / £131.00 Also available as eBook
Color Atlas of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Forensic Nursing
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Donna M. Garbacz Bader and L. Sue Gabriel
A Concise Manual
Charles A. Catanese
Chief Medical Examiner, Orange County, New York, USA
Catalog no. 43226, December 2009, DVD ISBN: 978-1-4200-4322-8, $205.95 / £131.00
Implementing Quality in Laboratory Policies and Processes Using Templates, Project Management, and Six Sigma Edited by
Donnell R. Christian, Jr. and Stephanie Drilling
Professional Business Solutions, O'Fallon, Missouri, USA
Bryan LGH College of Health Sciences, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Catalog no. 67303, October 2009, 461 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-6730-9 $87.95 / £55.99 Also available as eBook
Pediatric Homicide Medical Investigation Edited by
Karen Griest
The Center for Medicolegal Research & Consultation, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Catalog no. 73001, September 2009, 232 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7300-3, $107.95 / £69.99 Also available as eBook
Catalog no. 73044, November 2009, 1432 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7304-1, $850.00 / £541.00 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Mathematical Methods for Accident Reconstruction A Forensic Engineering Perspective Harold Franck
Advanced Engineering Associates, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Darren Franck
Advanced Engineering Associates, Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Catalog no. 88971, September 2009, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8897-7, $129.95 / £82.99 Also available as eBook
Handbook of Forensic Toxicology for Medical Examiners D. K. Molina, M.D. Catalog no. 76418, July 2009, 384 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-7641-7 $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensic Entomology
Practical Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction
The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations, Second Edition
Ross M. Gardner
Edited by
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (Retired), Georgia, USA
Jason H. Byrd
Tom Bevel
University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
Oklahoma City Police Department (Retired), USA
James L. Castner
Catalog no. 65513, June 2009, 302 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6551-0, $96.95 / £61.99 Also available as eBook
Pittsburg State University, Kansas, USA
Catalog no. 9215, September 2009, 705 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9215-3, $159.95 / £99.00 Also available as eBook
Tactical Crime Analysis Research and Investigation Derek J. Paulsen
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA
Sean Bair and Dan Helms
Bair Software, Inc., Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA
Catalog no. 86979, August 2009, 230 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8697-3, $107.95 / £69.99
Dental Autopsy William E. Silver and Richard R. Souviron
Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Department, Florida, USA
Catalog no. 70134, June 2009, 276 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7013-2, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press The Virtopsy Approach
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3D Optical and Radiological Scanning and Reconstruction in Forensic Medicine
Forensic Neuropathology Second Edition Jan E. Leestma, M.D., M.M.
Edited by
Michael J. Thali
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Richard Dirnhofer
Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Berne, Switzerland
Peter Vock
Brainworks, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Catalog no. 9167, October 2008, 768 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9167-5, $165.95 / £105.00 Also available as eBook
Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
Catalog no. 8178, May 2009, 536 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-8178-2, $219.95 / £140.00 Also available as eBook
Crime Scene Processing and Laboratory Workbook Patrick Jones and Ralph E. Williams
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Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation A Multidisciplinary Approach, Fourth Edition Edited by
Robert R. Hazelwood
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
AGI, Manassas, Virginia, USA
Catalog no. 85425, February 2009, 240 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-8542-6 $39.95 / £24.99 Also available as eBook
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA
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Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification A Color Atlas Diane L. France
Catalog no. 65041, June 2008, 592 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6504-6, $115.95 / £73.99 Also available as eBook
Feder's Succeeding as an Expert Witness Fourth Edition Harold A. Feder (1932-1995)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, USA
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA
Max M. Houck
Catalog no. 62867, December 2008, 584 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6286-1, $309.95 / £197.00 Also available as eBook
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Ann Wolbert Burgess
West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA
Catalog no. 51628, June 2008, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5162-9, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as eBook
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Forensics Books from CRC Press Bestseller!
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis With an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction, Third Edition Tom Bevel
Oklahoma City Police Department (Retired), USA
Ross M. Gardner
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (Retired), Georgia, USA
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Practical Homicide Investigation Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques, Fourth Edition Vernon J. Geberth
Practical Homicide Investigation, Inc., New York, USA
Catalog no. 3303, February 2006, 1072 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-3303-3, $115.95 / £73.99
Catalog no. 52683, April 2008, 440 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5268-8, $145.95 / £93.00 Also available as eBook
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Handbook of Forensic Pathology
Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Second Edition
Theory and Practice
Vincent J. M. DiMaio
Stuart H. James
Chief Medical Examiner, Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas, USA
James and Associates, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Suzanna E. Dana
Paul E. Kish
Austin, Texas, USA
Forensic Consultant & Associates, Corning, New York, USA
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Pathology of the Heart and Sudden Death in Forensic Medicine Vittorio Fineschi
University of Foggia Medical School, Italy
Giorgio Baroldi
Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica, Milano, Italy
Malcolm D. Silver
University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Catalog no. 7048, May 2006, 519 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7048-9, $165.95 / £105.00 Also available as eBook
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