Crime Scene Investigation (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

~ Thomas F. Adams (Author), Alan G. Caddell (Author), Jeffrey L. Krutsinger (Author)

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Focusing on the basics of crime scene investigation as it should be done by professionals, this book shows how to do a perfect job; its emphasis is on proven evidence, collection, and analysis. It provides a high level of relevant and realistic information needed to process crime scenes in today's environment. Generously illustrated with photographs, the book clearly demonstrates techniques used by field and lab personnel to preserve, process, and analyze a wide variety of evidence. Career profiles of working professionals in the field and actual case histories document how crime scene investigation is successfully used to solve crimes. For professionals in a variety of forensic science fields, including firearms examiners, fingerprint examiners, serologists, toxicologists, photographers, journalists, crime scene investigators, and and others in the field of law and law enforcement.

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Focusing on the basics of crime scene investigation as it should be done by professionals, this book shows how to do a perfect job; its emphasis is on proven evidence, collection, and analysis. It provides a high level of relevant and realistic information needed to process crime scenes in today's environment. Generously illustrated with photographs, the book clearly demonstrates techniques used by field and lab personnel to preserve, process, and analyze a wide variety of evidence. Career profiles of working professionals in the field and actual case histories document how crime scene investigation is successfully used to solve crimes. For professionals in a variety of forensic science fields, including firearms examiners, fingerprint examiners, serologists, toxicologists, photographers, journalists, crime scene investigators, and and others in the field of law and law enforcement.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (January 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131397974
• ISBN-13: 978-0131397972
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,098,157 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, April 26, 2000

By	William Pepsis Jr. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Crime Scene Investigation (Paperback)

Review of 1st Edition...VERY DISAPPOINTING FOR A NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A SEASONED CRIME SCENE SEARCH INVESTIGATOR. ALTHOUGH THE TEXT IS EASY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND, IT IS TOO ELEMENTARY, AND APPEARS TO OFFER NOTHING NEW. THERE IS A GENERAL LACK OF ELABORATION OF COVERED TOPICS/TECHNIQUES. THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED THE WORD, "INTRODUCTION" OR "BASIC". DEFINITELY A BOOK FOR BEGINNERS OR THOSE SEEKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. TOO PRICEY FOR THE CONTENT.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crime Scene Investigation, February 13, 2003

By	James E. newman (Whittier, California) - See all my reviews

This is a very good introductory Criminal Justice text. It is easy to see that the authors targeted the general introductory cj students and those interested in exploring the field of crime scene investigation. Basic terms and proceedures are presented in clear everyday science based applications. This text uses understandable charts, graphs and photos to enhance crime scene applications. This text is clearly not for those who are working at the graduate level, but it clearly meets the needs of the student who is surveing forensic opportunties. Good job

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crime Scene Investigation, February 10, 2003

By	Thomas Bessant (Orange, Ca USA) - See all my reviews

As a former police reserve officer, I spent years requesting CSI with little understanding of just what they do. This book goes well beyond lifting fingerprints and other routine tasks that police officers are typically limited to. I now have a better awareness of the capabilities of CSI and conciderations about how to protect a scene and how CSI can be used to investigate certain crimes. I also have a greater appreciation for CSI personnel and the difficult job they have. I liked the book and believe it would be helpful to anyone in law enforcement.