Full Description
For courses in Introduction to Forensic Science. A one-of-a-kind, this innovative text presents a detailed look at the methods of forensic pattern recognition, preservation and processing for the five major forensic patterns. Written in clear, understandable language, it draws on the author's vast crime scene experience and research conducted at Sam Houston State University. Its in-depth coverage offers techniques excluded from other texts and its focus is on how to preserve and process fingerprints, footwear impressions, tire impressions, bite marks and tool marks. Key illustrations and contributions from researchers make this a valuable resource in both the classroom and the field.
Contents
PREFACECHAPTERSI. FINGERPRINTSIntroductionProcessing Technique Selection GuideCollection and Preservation of Latent FingerprintsPhysical Lifting/Visualization TechniquesChemical Lifting/Visualization TechniquesModification Accelerating Fuming ProcedureMethods Enhancing Cyanoacrylate FumingNinbydrin - Various MethodsCollection and Preservation of Patent FingerprintsSpecial Situations - Visualization/Lifting in BloodSpecial Situations - Visualization/Lifting on TapeSpecial Situations - Visualization/Lifting on CurrencySpecial Situations - Visualization/Lifting from Oily/Greasy SurfacesSpecial Situations - Visualization/Lifting on Painted SurfacesSpecial Situations - Visualization/Lifting on Human SkinConclusionSummaryII. FOOTWEAR IMPRESSIONSIntroductionCollection and Preservation of Shoe ImpressionsCollection of Known StandardsConclusionReferencesIII. TIRE IMPRESSIONSIntroductionCollection and Preservation of Tire ImpressionsMethods of CollectionCollection of Three Dimensional Impression EvidenceCollection of Known StandardsReferencesIV. BITEMARKSIntroductionBite MarksEvidence Collection from the SuspectMethods of Comparing Bite Mark EvidenceConclusionReferencesV. TOOLMARKSIntroductionOperating and Lifting ProceduresToolmarks on the Human BodyCasting ToolmarksConclusionReferencesAPPENDIX A: Editor and Contributor Biographies
