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Crime Scene Evidence: A Guide to the Recovery and Collection of Physical Evidence

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In direct contrast with the other reviewer, this manual is a must for every evidence collection kit in the country. It's size and information is one of the best guidelines in print and maneuvering about this book is fast and easy. At a time when those of us in the Forensic Evidence field are striving for uniformity in the collection, preservation and submission of evidence; this book hits it right on the head. It is written by one of the finest Crime Scene workers and educators in the country and, if the grammer is a little off; that only adds to character of the book.
If you want good grammer, shop in the English Textbook section.
If you want a great, easy to use reference manual on the proper collection of evidence, this book is well worth the nominal fee !!

I didn't get a chance to use this book for class, but will be something that I definitely keep on hand when doing crime scene investigations. It's a good how-to manual, addressing various issues regarding protocol and handling evidence.

First, this book is not worth [the money]. The grammar was atrocious, and spelling in graphic illustrations was not checked. The book abounds with grammar errors, I'd estimate about 1 grammar error for every 3 paragraphs. It's clear the author did run a spell checker on the text, but didn't have access to a grammar checker. The pictures look like they were drawn in MS Paint. They are blocky and amateurish. With some concentration I was able to discern what the pictures were trying to convey. The black and white photographs were somewhat useful.

I recommend you avoid this book, and spend your money on something else.