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Informationen zum Autor LeMay, Jan Klappentext Covering all aspects of crime scene investigation! this book provides guidelines and procedures for initial assessment and securing the scene; searching for and identifying evidence; evidence documentation through notes! photography! video! sketches! and diagrams; and evidence collection and preservation. It explains the investigative value of different types of evidence! includes advice on testifying in court! and provides numerous case studies to show ideal situations! common mistakes! and how to avoid them. Written for law enforcement! this volume is easy to understand and self-contained. The text is also available on CD-ROM for download to a vehicle computer. Zusammenfassung Critical to the successful apprehension and prosecution of criminals, the job of collecting evidence at a crime scene requires knowledge, technical skills, patience, and perseverance. Often this task falls on just one individual — the officer on routine patrol duties who is the first to arrive at the scene of a crime. Written by an expert with seventeen years experience in law enforcement, CSI for the First Responder is a succinct guide on how to secure, search, identify, document, collect, and preserve physical evidence essential for solving a case and making the evidence stand up in court. A practical, hands-on resource to all aspects of crime scene investigation, this book covers: The approach to the scene 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 Testimony and presenting evidence in court Enhanced with real-life examples, the book presents case studies implementing the described techniques. The case studies include examples of successful scene security and documentation as well as cautionary tales of erroneous practices with lessons learned. Also included with this book is a Quick Reference Guide on the downloadable resources, which can be downloaded to patrol car laptops or printed and kept in a pocket for easy access. Spanning the entire scope of a case from initial discovery of evidence to courtroom presentation, this one-stop resource enables law enforcement to nail down the evidence they need to prove the crime and get the conviction. Inhaltsverzeichnis Crime Scene Approach. Crime Scene Documentation. Evidence. Biological Evidence. Trace Evidence. Impression Evidence. Firearms Evidence. Documents. Fingerprints. Controlled Substances. Death Scene Investigation. Courtroom Presentation and Testimony. Case Studies. Index....
