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This book addresses every aspect of the analysis and reconstruction of the events surrounding a crime. Beginning with established protocols for crime scene processing, the authors outline their unique methodology for event analysis. This technique defines specific actions, discusses the order of those actions, and offers significant insight into
List of contents
An Introduction and History of Crime Scene Analysis. Theoretical and Practical Considerations for Implementing Crime Scene Analysis. Event Analysis: A Practical Methodology for Crime Scene Reconstruction. Resolving Significant Investigative Questions in CSR. Understanding Crime Scene Protocols and Their Effect on Reconstruction. Applying Bloodstain Pattern Analysis to Crime Scene Reconstruction. Shooting Scene Processing and Reconstruction. The Forensic Pathologist, the Body, and Crime Scene Reconstruction. Writing Crime Scene Reconstruction Reports. Arguments and Ethics. Developing and Using Demonstrative Exhibits in Support of the Crime Scene Analysis. Index.
About the author
Ross M. Gardner is an active instructor and consultant throughout the United States in crime scene analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, and crime scene investigation; teaching to a variety of groups ranging from police and investigative organizations to trial counsel professional development groups. Tom Bevel is president of Bevel, Gardner and Associates, Inc., a forensic education and consulting company. He is also an associate professor in the Masters of Forensic Science program at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond.
Summary
This book addresses every aspect of the analysis and reconstruction of the events surrounding a crime. Beginning with established protocols for crime scene processing, the authors outline their unique methodology for event analysis. This technique defines specific actions, discusses the order of those actions, and offers significant insight into
