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Description
An introduction to the
concepts involved in the field of Criminalistics from
the professional and scientific disciplines dedicated
to the recognition, collection, identification, and
individualization of physical evidence and the
application of the natural sciences to the matters of
the law will be examined.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction To Criminalistics
Chapter 2 Crime Scene Dynamics
Chapter 3 Processing The Crime Scene & The Role of the
Forensic Team
Chapter 4 Crime Scene Documentation and Legal
Considerations
Chapter 5 The Search and Collection Of Evidence
Chapter 6 Processing Firearms Evidence
Chapter 7 Tool Marks and Impressions
Chapter 8 DNA Evidence
Chapter 9 Trace Evidence
Chapter 10 Questioned Documents
Chapter 11 Criminalistics In Action: Courtroom Testimony
Chapter 12 Federal Assistance in in Investigations: FBI
Overview
Chapter 13 Homicide & Dead Body Scene Processing
Chapter 14 Major Crime Scenes & Case Studies
Appendix A Job Classifications In The Criminalistics
Field
Appendix B Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law
Enforcement
Appendix C Death Investigation - A Guide for the Scene
Investigator
Appendix D Handbook of Forensic Services |
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Supplemental
Material
- PowerPoint presentations for
each chapter.
- Test Bank with written
examinations provided for every chapter.
- Lesson Plan Development Guide
for instructor use.
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Student Kits, Safety Equipment and Activities
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Today's students expect
more. They enjoy the hands-on experience that
professionals in the field practice every day. In
response to this need, the Curriculum Technology
team has integrated the tools, workbooks with lab
activities, demonstration videos, and related
supplies into complete lab systems to give your
courses and programs the "Wow!" factor today's
students demand. |
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Author(s)
Jon Lewis, MA: Jon Lewis received his Master of Arts
Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University in
Orange California. He holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Speech
Communication from Long Beach State University in
California. He is a veteran officer with the Newport
Beach Police Department, currently serving as a
Sergeant and a member of the Special Weapons and
Tactics (SWAT) Team.
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