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61. Patterns of Policing: A Comparative
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62. Data Analysis in Forensic Science:
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63. Crime Scene Analysis: Practical
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64. Atlas of Human Hair: Microscopic
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65. Analyzing Crime Patterns: Frontiers
66. Forensic Geology
 
67. Analytical Methods in Forensic
68. Fingerprints: Innocence or Guilt:
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70. Dr. Henry Lee's Forensic Files:
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74. Detecting and Deciphering Erased
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76. Investigative Psychology: Offender
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61. Patterns of Policing: A Comparative International Analysis (Crime, Law, and Deviance Series)
by David Bayley
Paperback: 280 Pages (1990-08-01)
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"Patterns of Policing" is the first comparison of the development and operation of police in countries throughout the world, concentrating on Asia, Europe, and North America. Bayley examines the variability in police work, suggests reasons for this variation, and makes preditions about the future role of police.

He considers how contemporary police institutions have developed. Police forces worldwide tend to be public rather than private, to concentrate on crime fighting rather than services, and to be professionally trained and recruited. There is, however, great variation in the structure of police forces, which are generally either centralized or, as in the United States, decentralized.

The behavior of the police toward their constituents also varies by nation. As urbanization and industrialization increase, the public finds itself in greater contact with police and may begin to rely on them more for protection. There are also marked differences cross-nationally in the way police relate to political and community life. ... Read more


62. Data Analysis in Forensic Science: A Bayesian Decision Perspective (Statistics in Practice)
by Prof Franco Taroni, Prof Silvia Bozza, Dr Alex Biedermann, Paolo Garbolino, Colin Aitken
Hardcover: 388 Pages (2010-05-24)
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This is the first text to examine the use of statistical methods in forensic science and bayesian statistics in combination.

The book is split into two parts: Part One concentrates on the philosophies of statistical inference. Chapter One examines the differences between the frequentist, the likelihood and the Bayesian perspectives, before Chapter Two explores the Bayesian decision-theoretic perspective further, and looks at the benefits it carries.

Part Two then introduces the reader to the practical aspects involved: the application, interpretation, summary and presentation of data analyses are all examined from a Bayesian decision-theoretic perspective. A wide range of statistical methods, essential in the analysis of forensic scientific data is explored. These include the comparison of allele proportions in populations, the comparison of means, the choice of sampling size, and the discrimination of items of evidence of unknown origin into predefined populations.

Throughout this practical appraisal there are a wide variety of examples taken from the routine work of forensic scientists. These applications are demonstrated in the ever-more popular R language. The reader is taken through these applied examples in a step-by-step approach, discussing the methods at each stage. ... Read more


63. Crime Scene Analysis: Practical Procedures and Techniques
by Wilson T. Sullivan
Paperback: 352 Pages (2006-10-01)
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Reveals the latest methods of investigation in an easy-to-use field reference format. It is intended for the non-scientist or beginning forensic scientist and addresses how to, when to, and in what order to use the procedures to one’s best advantage. Using a clear, step-by-step approach, readers learn how to conduct specific tasks, alternatives to try when the original technique is not viable and safety concerns that should be considered when working in the field. Moves beyond traditional books to function as a how-to manual for the field investigator. Explains field procedures, not theoryand targets the crime scene investigator instead of the laboratory criminalist. Places the emphasis on techniques used in the field and then when logical, discusses further techniques used once the evidence is taken from the scene. Gives a logical order for each procedure, including a starting point and what to do when that technique is not working. Written specifically for crime scene investigators. ... Read more


64. Atlas of Human Hair: Microscopic Characteristics
by Robert R. OgleJr., Michelle J. Fox
Paperback: 96 Pages (1998-12-03)
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It fills a void in the resources available to researchers and practitioners in forensic hair examination by providing photographic archetypes for the microscopic characteristics of human hair and the variates of the characteristics seen in forensic examinations, including curl; color; pigment distribution and density; cortical fusi; and ovoid bodies. These illustrations provide a uniform basis for describing the characteristics and their variations for forensic professionals in differing geographical areas. The documentation of hair characteristics using the scoring system outlined in this atlas allows researchers to develop data regarding the frequency of characteristics within the hairs of one or more individuals and the assessment of whether certain hair characteristics are co-dependent. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Atlas of Human Hair: Microscopic Characteristics
The Atlas of Human Hair: Microscopic Characteristics is an excellent reference for anyone interested in the comparison of human hair at the microscopic level.It contains photos to aid in somatic origin of hair aswell as racial characteritics.It is helpful for those begining in hairidentification as well as the more advanced forensic scientist. ... Read more


65. Analyzing Crime Patterns: Frontiers of Practice
Paperback: 200 Pages (1999-11-18)
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This volume shows how state-of-the-art geographic information systems (GIS),used to display patterns of crime to stimulate effective strategies and decision-making, are revolutionizing urban law enforcement. The contributors present expert information for understanding and successfully employing the latest technologies in this field. ... Read more


66. Forensic Geology
by Raymond C. Murray, John C. F. Tedrow
Hardcover: 176 Pages (1998-03-20)
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Isbn: 0133274535
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This treatment of the application of geology to forensic science details problems, methods and recent advances. ... Read more

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2-0 out of 5 stars Forensic geology
As probably the first textbook in this field it served a useful purpose. However, apart from the authors' extensive treatment of California cases (which is understandable) the geological material is grossly simplified. Much of the material is long out of date, such as to possible follow-ups to the Kiki Camerena case. In other cases, the reader is left wondering what happened. Sealed decisions and incomplete follow-throughs compound this problem. Surely the decimal point in the price slipped a digit to the right?

5-0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Interesting Read
This book is ideal for anyone interested in or studying this topic. Everything is explained well and easy to follow, with interesting cases to demonstrate the use of geology in forensics. Near enough every area of forensic geology is covered, and there's a handy glossary at the back in case you get stuck on any of the more technical language. I couldn't have got through my university dissertation without it! ... Read more


67. Analytical Methods in Forensic Chemistry (Ellis Horwood Series in Analytical Chemistry)
by Mat H. Ho
 Hardcover: 440 Pages (1990-08)
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This book deals with the general principles of analytical forensic chemistry and toxicology, discussing in much detail the analytical techniques, methodology and instrumentations for forensic and toxicological applications. It discusses both the well-established methods or techniques, and methods or techniques which have undergone sufficient improvement. New approaches which promise to be of great use; and modern analytical instrumentations and novel methods and approaches are also considered. ... Read more


68. Fingerprints: Innocence or Guilt: The Identity Factors
by Thomas E. Krupowicz
Hardcover: 306 Pages (2001-01-18)
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This book's purpose is to help technicians to become latent print examiners and also to be used as a reference guide as an aid in the forensic sciences for lawyers and all law enforcement officials.The book describes all facets of fingerprint terminology, questions that are often asked about the science, and photos to help the reader to understand the science. ... Read more


69. Mapping and Analysing Crime Data: Lessons from Research and Practice
Hardcover: 312 Pages (2001-04-26)
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The book sets out methods used in the field of Geographical Information Systems and highlights areas of best practice, examines the types of problems to which spatial crime analysis can be applied, reviews the capabilities and limitations of existing techniques, and explores the future directions of spatial crime analysis and the need for training. It centers on a series of case studies highlighting the experiences of academics and practitioners in agencies centrally involved in the partnership approach to crime prevention. ... Read more


70. Dr. Henry Lee's Forensic Files: Five Famous Cases Scott Peterson, Elizabeth Smart, and more...
by Henry C. Lee, Jerry Labriola
Hardcover: 258 Pages (2006-05-02)
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Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Dr. Henry C. Lee is considered by many to be the greatest forensic scientist in the world. His vast investigative experience (over 6,000 cases!) and participation in many high-profile trials have earned him not only the highest respect from the law enforcement community but also widespread public recognition. Here Dr. Lee once again gives avid fans of true crime an intimate glimpse into the real world of crime investigation, combining his unparalleled expertise with a clear and lively narrative. Beginning with the infamous Scott Peterson trial, Dr. Lee vividly recounts his investigation of the case, by focusing on the crucial issue of physical evidence. As a criminalist who examined the remains of both Laci Peterson and Conner, he brings a distinctive perspective and unique voice to the case, and weighs in on the verdict. Next, Dr. Lee considers the much-publicized abduction of Elizabeth Smart from her family’s Salt Lake City home. After a fruitless ten-month search, Elizabeth was found alive in a Salt Lake City suburb with Brian Mitchell and his wife, both of whom appeared to be mentally unstable. Dr. Lee—who investigated this compelling case—demonstrates the importance of physical evidence in reconstructing this crime. He also describes the role of brainwashing and outlines distinct similarities with the Patty Hearst case. In the final three chapters, Dr. Lee examines the case of a novelist accused of murdering his wife–who had also been the suspected link to a similar death in Germany—where a woman also fatally fell down a flight of stairs; the murder of a man’s wife in which both the husband and her lover are considered suspects (with an outcome that is guaranteed to shock!); and the killing of a witness of an accused arsonist shortly before his trial, with a stunning conclusion that derived from Dr. Lee’s intriguing investigative work. In each case, Dr. Lee presents—in addition to an engrossing narrative—the scientific details of how law enforcement investigated the crime, using the most recent advances in modern forensic tools. This is a fascinating insider's look by a world-renowned expert into the pursuit of justice in some of the most sensational and intriguing criminal cases of recent times. ... Read more

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3-0 out of 5 stars A little bland
It's allright, but a little bland and dry. Not a whole lot of details at time. Had to 'force' myself to read on during some chapters. Really don't feel like I learned anything new about the Peterson or Smart cases or about forensics in general.

Brad

3-0 out of 5 stars Good Overview of How Forensics Works in Real Cases
Dr. Henry Lee has worked on over 6,000 cases in his years as a forensic scientist.In this book, he details some of the work he performed during what are arguably the most high-profile cases of the last 20 years as well as a couple lesser-known cases.

The first cases, Scott Peterson and Elizabeth Smart are cases that almost everyone in America and even outside the country has at least some knowledge.Dr. Lee brings into more detail the investigation, from a forensic point of view, of the two cases.He highlights not only the forensic work, but the prinicpal of basic police investigation; secure the crime scene.In the Smart case in particular, there is a tremendous amount of scene contamination and in the Scott Petersen case you see how some evidence was not properly catalogued and the problems those missteps led to in court.

The third case, that of Michael Peterson is one that is very familiar to me, since it took place in North Carolina, but may not be as well-known as the first two investigations.It involved the death of Kathleen Peterson, the wife of Michael Peterson, who was found dead at the bottom of a set of stairs in their home one night.Michael claimed she had fallen after several glasses of wine and some prescription drugs, but the District Attorney believed he killed her, especially after learning his first wife also died from a fall on a stair case in Germany, where they were living at the time.

In this case Dr. Lee is actually called to testify, which gives us a glimpse, not only into the science but the art of forensics.Many folks are well-trained and can performing the myriad tests and evaluations that can be made on hair, fiber, and blood evidence taken at a crime scene.One of the Dr. Lee's strengths, is in his ability to explain the information gleaned from the sometimes scant evidence and what is shows in easily understood terms.

The final two cases were not ones I was familiar with at all, having not been heavily covered by the media and not local to my area.They are nowhere near as complicated or questionable as the previous cases, but still give Dr. Lee a chance to explain more of the processes involved in forensics to the reader.One case, in particular, which started with the intentional burning of the Salisbury, MD Town Hall, opens one up to the aspects of a fire investigation and the special techniques required to determine if the fire was set or an accident.

One of the best parts of the book is when Dr. Lee stops the narrative to explain, to some degree, the science behind the particular evidence he is discussing.There is a good overview of blood spatter evidence and what is can mean.There is also a short discussion on what can occur during a fire and how that leads investigators to determine the origin of the blaze, the most important clue in an arson investigation.These overviews are by no means complete, but they do let you see just how much information can be gathered from a few drops of blood.

If you are looking for a book that delves deeply into the science behind forensics, visit Amazon.com and pick out one of the many criminal text books now available online.Dr. Henry Lee's Five Famous Cases does not purport to give you an in-depth knowledge of how forensic works.

What is does do, and I think handles well, is give you a glimpse into the real world of forensics.A place where answers don't come out of a printer in 20 minutes, where DNA does not eliminate all but the suspect, and where even the best police sometimes make mistakes.Five Famous Cases is essentially a book that lets you see why forensics is so important, but that even with all the modern science of blood spatter evidence, carpet samples, and shoe imprints, there is still a good deal of old-fasioned detective work that still has to be done in order for a case to be won.

3-0 out of 5 stars Rather Disappointing!
Dr. Lee's book begins with the well-known Scott Peterson and Elizabeth Smart cases.He details all the evidence collected (and sometimes not collected), and takes readers from the crime to the trial.Unfortunately, forensic evidence did not play a role in either case.In Scott Peterson's case, Dr. Lee concluded that it wasn't the evidence that did Peterson in - rather his post-disappearance actions and court attitude.On the other hand, it was interesting to not that the original jury foreman was removed (reason unknown) - since he was both an attorney and an M.D. the jury might have been led to a greater focus on the inconclusive evidence and the verdict turned out differently.

As for Elizabeth Smart's nine-month disappearance, the case seemed to have been solved in spite of the Salt Lake City Police.Elizabeth's younger sister (in the same room when the kidnapping took place) was convinced that the man police suspected was not the one, identified the correct individual, and helped in the drawing of his portrait - thus, leading to Elizabeth's safe return.(The kidnapper and his wife were judged mentally incompetent for trial; nonetheless, they had brainwashed Elizabeth so much that she did not try to escape, and originally denied that she was the one everyone was looking for.)

The third case involved an individual whose wife was found dead at the bottom of the stairs.While Dr. Lee was called as a witness for the defense, it was not enough to overcome the eerie fact that the defendant's first wife had similarly died, and that her injuries seemed to great for having simply fallen part-way down the stairs.

The fourth case was quite straight-forward - an arson, followed by the murder of a key witness, and the fifth, while rather salacious, was also not that challenging.

5-0 out of 5 stars A long-overdue focus on his famous works and methods
Dr. Lee is one of the foremost forensic criminology researchers in the world, having worked on over 6,000 cases and participated in many high-level trails with his evidence, so DR. HENRY LEE'S FORENSIC FILES is a long-overdue focus on his famous works and methods. Beginning with the latest headliner Scott Peterson trial, Dr. Lee focuses on how he investigated the physical evidence in the case, then moves on to the Elizabeth Smart abduction and other notable cases. Chapters survey how physical evidence is reconstructed and applied to the case in this intriguing true crime survey.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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71. Jack the Ripper: The 21st Century Investigation: A Top Murder Squad Detective Reveals the Ripper's Identity at Last!
by Trevor Marriott
Paperback: 288 Pages (2007-09-28)
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There have been countless attempts to solve the brutal murders committed more than 100 years ago by Jack the Ripper, but this most famous of British criminal cases finally benefits from a clear, professional eye to analyze the evidence with all the benefits of modern investigative techniques. Casting aside the rumors, fantasies, and urban legends which have haunted this case for so long, Trevor Marriott produces some startling results—while it has long been accepted that Jack the Ripper killed only five women, Marriott believes there were up to nine victims. Most astonishingly of all, a previously unconsidered suspect who also committed murders in America and Germany has been firmly put in the frame. All previous theories are refuted in what may possibly be the final word on the Ripper murders.

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2-0 out of 5 stars Very poor. Save your money.
I'm sorry to have to give this book such a negative review but unless you are a intent on collecting everything written about the Ripper you should really spend your money elsewhere.

To be frank, this book, is a cheap knock off of The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Companion: An Illustrated Encyclopedia in so far it is not a great deal more than a *very* brief narrative outlining the bare facts, with each section thereof followed by a verbatim re-printing of newspaper articles. What Mr Marriott, apparently an ex-police officer, ambitiously describes as his 'investigation', appears to consist of little more than reading the newspaper articles and then occasionally deriving some, largely unwarranted or else patently obvious, conclusions therefrom. It is also telling that he cites only the newspaper articles relating to the inquests as his source material and largely ignores the police reports.

After detailing the bare facts, Mr Marriott wades into some rather pointless essays which add little to his 'investigation'. His entire look at motive comprises a chapter of three pages in which he randomly names a few motives for killing serially and then concludes by saying that since there was likely more than one person responsible for all the Whitechapel murders, there was probably more than one motive ... Gee, thanks for clearing that up for us, Mr Marriott.

In a lengthy and comprehensive chapter comprising NINE whole pages, Mr Marriot summarily deals with the topic of 'Evidence'. In this unfocused and haphazard essay, where it is very difficult to say what point he is trying to make, he seems to suggest us that a modern DNA or fingerprint analysis of the Ripper latter might lead to valuable clues and then, in the very next Chapter devoted specifically to the Ripper letters, he confusingly advances the opinion that every single missive was a hoax.

All in all, there is nothing at all new in this book except for the rather curious (and unique) theory that the uteri taken from Chapman and Eddowes were not taken by the killer but were actually stolen by morgue attendants for re-sale to collectors. It is, for a variety of reasons I won't go into here, a bit of a far-fetched theory but it is, as I say, unique and does bear some inquiry rather than outright rejection. I should, in addition to this, also add in fairness to Mr Marriott, that his dismissal of the Kosminski suspect is more clearly and concisely handled than by other authors.

Unfortunately, however, these two minor positives, while prompting me to award two stars rather than just one, do not make this book a worthwhile purchase. If one were to subtract the newspaper quotes from the book it would be little more than a pamphlet with some added, and largely pointless, padding.

4-0 out of 5 stars Morbid, But fascinating Nonetheless

What is it about the human mind that makes us have a morbid curiosity about death, particularly violent death. I for one don't know, but it is there in a great majority of human beings and I seemingly am no different to anyone else. I approached this book with more than a little trepidation but after reading a dozen or so pages, I found it hard to put down.

The book and author claim that 21st. century investigation methods have at last solved the Whitechapel murders. I personally found it inconclusive. The author puts forward a well structured and well thought out case but I personally feel that the timescale is against any investigation. I am sure that there may have been compelling evidence at the time of the murders, evidence that was either discounted, or never written down by incompetent, or by today's standard, poorly trained officers. Other books on the Ripper have intimated that because of who, or what these women were, their deaths were not taken seriously enough by the police, until that is they realised they had a serial killer to deal with.

I found the book a really interesting, if unhealthily morbid read. Perhaps the time scale of one hundred years plus took some of the brutality away from the deaths of these poor unfortunate women, I am not sure. What I do know is that there will always be a fascination with Jack the Ripper, whoever he was . . .

4-0 out of 5 stars A worthy read
I am a Londoner, grew up interested in the JtR case, I am also the spouse of a retired cop, so I know something of law enforcement protocols. I've read alot of books about this case, last one before this was Patricia Cornwell's work. Hers was a great read, but I felt she had forced some facts to fit her theory and I was not entirely convinced. I liked this book.I liked the fact this author considered all the traditional suspects, he gave the impression he was not trying to make facts fit any one of them in particular. This book gave an impression of impartiality which was refreshing. The long coroner reports could have been edited down for ease of reading. The cover picture suggests modern forensics would be a part of the study, when actual forensic samples are not available, hence the 4 star review instead of 5. Many enthuesiasts will be disappointed that long held beliefs such as the authenticity of the Ripper Letters is dismissed.Many enthuesiasts will hate any book that does not fit their idea of who was guilty of these murders. No 21st century forensics here, just old fashioned impartial detective work - that is a compliment by the way!If you are interested in examining what actually happened back then, and you are not totally stuck on who you think must have done it, then this is a must read.

2-0 out of 5 stars Not quite
Not without interest but many of the conclusions pompously put forth by Mr. Marriot are hardly convincing. Indeed the leaps of logic made by the author, a former police detective, rather worry me about the competence of the police in general. And while claiming he looked at the evidence with lofty impartiality it seems clear he views the evidence through the prism of his theory that a merchant seaman committed the crime and moulds the evidence to fit his foreordained conclusion.

Particularly weak is the final section when he pins the crime on one Carl Feigenbaum, who indeed did commit a murder but one that seems to me to have little relation to the crimes of Jack the Ripper. He also tries to tie him into all sorts of murders around the world based on newspaper accounts of murders that were considered (however arbitrarily) to be like the Whitechapel murders. The fact that he can't even prove his suspect was even in the appropriate countries doesn't deter his arrogant certainty that he has finally unmasked Jack. Thus his remarks at the end of the book that he is the only one to look uncritically at the evidence and to have solved the case for everyone but those obsessed with the mystery of the case comes across as both as feeble and unintentionally revealing of his own foibles.

Still not worthless, though by all accounts that are better books on the subject out there.

1-0 out of 5 stars a total rip-off
this book is a complete and total rip-off. the publishers blurb tauts new victims and a new suspect. in reality the "new" victims are old news and their new suspect is a flat out lie there is no new suspect only a vague theory about the ripper being a seaman which is also old news. save your money there is literally nothing to this book but a well written and misleading publishers blurb. ... Read more


72. Fundamentals of Document Examination
by Edna W. Robertson
 Hardcover: 352 Pages (1991-07)
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73. Cases and Problems in Criminal Procedure: The Police (Analysis and Skills Series)
by Myron Moskovitz
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74. Detecting and Deciphering Erased Pencil Writing
by Ordway Hilton
Hardcover: 125 Pages (1991-04)
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75. The Counterterrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures, and Techniques, Second Edition
by Frank BolzJr., Kenneth J. Dudonis, David P. Schulz
Hardcover: 296 Pages (2001-07-30)
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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The only way to deal effectively with terrorism is to have a thorough understanding of its present-day characteristics. Who is involved and what weapons and tactics are they likely to use? The players on the counterterrorism team need to take stock of what is in their tool kits; what works and what doesn't work; and what new capabilities need to be developed in order to face not only today's terrorist, but tomorrow's as well.The Counterterrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures, and Techniques lays out a comprehensive strategy of how to deal with an entire range of possible terrorist incidents in a language friendly to first responders, policymakers, and security personnel. It covers everything from bombings and hostage-taking, to nuclear terrorism and what needs to be done before, during, and after an event.The authors each bring to the table unique insights and real-world experiences based on years in the counterterrorism field. Their hands-on knowledge of the topic infuse the book with a down-to-earth practicality often missing from other counterterrorism studies. The Counterterrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures, and Techniques is a must-read for anyone who may have to cope with a serious terrorist attack. ... Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars some useful advice
The book came out in 2002 and was certainly written before the events of September 2001. Certainly seems germane nowadays. It tries to systematically study terrorism. Its causes and its tactics. Needless to say, when I turn to the index and look up hijacking, none of the book's instances refer to the possibility of kamikazes. This is how we can tell that it waswritten before September 2001.

The book is mostly concerned with counterterrorism methods, of course. Much of this very relevant. Practical advice that can be taken regardless of the ideologies of the terrorists. There are no real surprises here in terms of techniques. Though the book does have some insightful anecdotes about actual events.

5-0 out of 5 stars Highlighting
I looked inside the book and there is aliitle bit of highlighting where info was found to be of some importance.

5-0 out of 5 stars A book which should be read by all first responders...
This book gives you the vital information you need to perform your duties as a first responder as well asshowing security and safety managers what is expected of them also. The information is given in bite size chunks so as to aid in the retention of the material. The pictures and tables are very helpful in getting the key ideas across. The case studies of both the Oklahoma and first WTC attack are noteworthy for their detail. If you are responsible for the safety of persons or a first responder this is one book you should read and take to heart. ... Read more


76. Investigative Psychology: Offender Profiling and the Analysis of Criminal Action
by David Canter, Donna Youngs
Hardcover: 484 Pages (2009-11-23)
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This ground-breaking text is the first to provide a detailed overview of Investigative Psychology, from the earliest work through to recent studies, including descriptions of previously unpublished internal reports. Crucially it provides a framework for students to explore this exciting terrain, combining Narrative Theory and an Action Systems framework. It includes empirically tested models for Offender Profiling and guidance for investigations, as well as an agenda for research in Investigative Psychology.

Investigative Psychology features:

  • The full range of crimes from fraud to terrorism, including burglary, serial killing, arson, rape, and organised crime
  • Important methodologies including multi-dimensional scaling and the Radex approach as well as Social Network Analysis
  • Geographical Offender Profiling, supported by detailed analysis of the underlying psychological processes that make this such a valuable investigative decision support tool
  • The full range of investigative activities, including effective information collection, detecting deception and the development of decision support systems.

In effect, this text introduces an exciting new paradigm for a wide range of psychological contributions to all forms of investigation within and outside of law enforcement. Each chapter has actual cases and quotations from offenders and ends with questions for discussion and research, making this a valuable text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Applied and Forensic Psychology, Criminology, Socio-Legal Studies and related disciplines.

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5-0 out of 5 stars Operationally Useful in Crime Analysis
As a PhD student and Law Enforcement Officer, I see great potential for this book to be useful to others in this field.For example, this gives the reader a great summary of years of research in Investigative Psychology and case studies which indicate the potential of this knowledge.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great Text!
The text was very easy to read. Chapter two gave a brilliant exploration of the history and theory behind Investigative Psychology. Chapter five was difficult to grasp, but understandable due to the nature of facet theory. Otherwise, a great read all around!

5-0 out of 5 stars Review by Dr. Reid Meloy
Dr. Canter and his associates have produced an outstanding textbook--the first one worthy of widespread dissemination among professionals and graduate students--on investigative psychology and criminal profiling.Dr. Canter has also provided the foundation for a new specialty, Investigative Psychology, which has brought rigorous science to bear on the creative art of profiling.He is to be commended for his fine contributions to forensic science.The Psychopathic Mind: Origins, Dynamics, and Treatment ... Read more


77. Cybercrime Investigation: A Comparative Analysis of Search for and Seizure of Digital Evidence.
by Alaeldin Maghaireh
Paperback: 364 Pages (2010-06-07)
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There is a significant chasm between developing and developed countries in relation to their responses to cybercrime searches and seizures.Most law enforcement officers, judges, lawyers, and prosecutors in developing countries are not aware of the extent to which the digital world possibly impacts on search and seizure concepts or of their approach to computer searches.An effective response to cybercrime requires a two-pronged solution: criminalization and the existence of an effective and efficient investigative approach to cybercrime. This book, therefore, examines several major themes associated with cybercrime investigation confronted by law enforcement officers executing searches and seizures of computers. It concentrates on the inefficiency and ineffectiveness of traditional laws in coping with cybercrime investigations. It critically examines and compares the procedures of search and seizure of computers in Jordan, Australia and the USA. While this book is useful to anyone, it can be especially helpful to cybercrime investigators, lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and cybercrime researches. ... Read more


78. Forensic Pathology, Second Edition (Practical Aspects of Criminal & Forensic Investigations)
by Dominick DiMaio, Vincent J.M. DiMaioM.D.
Hardcover: 592 Pages (2001-06-28)
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Asin: 084930072X
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Medicolegal investigation of death is the most crucial and significant function of the medical examiner within the criminal justice system. The medical examiner is primarily concerned with violent, sudden, unexpected, and suspicious deaths and is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death, identifying the deceased, determining the approximate time of death and injury, collecting evidence from the body, issuing the death certificate, and documenting these events through an official autopsy report. The basis of the medicolegal investigation is forensic pathology.Written for both medical and investigative professionals, Forensic Pathology, Second Edition presents an overview of medicolegal investigative systems. Completely updated, the book examines investigative techniques and procedures that lead to obtaining accurate conclusions of death by homicide, accident, or suicide. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Forensic Pathology
This was one of the novel text books that I had, now I am using it for completing one of my graduate classes

4-0 out of 5 stars Useful
This is an excellent basic/reference book, which by no mean can be compared with wider and more detailed textbooks (such is Knight's Forensic Pathology); as it does not cover some fields as gunshot wounds or blood spot pattern analysis.
But let's remember that is concentrates on the pathology; and in that sense it is rather informative and useful. Abovementioned topics are elaborated in the other publications of the same publisher.

4-0 out of 5 stars In-depth!
An excellent resource to forensic pathology.I would recommend you have some reference of medicine, however, before reading it.It's difficult to understand some of the terminology if you're picking up the book and reading without prior knowledge.

3-0 out of 5 stars MISSING INFORMATION
MISSING INFORMATION IN THE BOOK ABOUT SHOTGUN WOUNDS, AUTOPSY PROCEDURE,BLOOD SPOTS ETC.

5-0 out of 5 stars Good reference
If your idea of forensics is CSI on television, this book is not for you.If you are studying forensic science, or need an excellent reference book, by all means - buy it.This book gives one a strong foundation, and the photographs are an excellent source of information, of which to look at after reading the descriptions.

The second edition is a definite improvment over the first.If you are looking for a chapter on gunshot wounds, it is not here.However, DiMaio has written the standard on evaluating gunshot wounds: Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques. ... Read more


79. When worlds collide: criminal investigative analysis, forensic psychology, and the Timothy Masters case.(CE ARTICLE: 3 CE CREDITS)(Case study): An article from: The Forensic Examiner
by Frank S. Perri, Terrence G. Lichtenwald
 Digital: 54 Pages (2009-06-22)
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This digital document is an article from The Forensic Examiner, published by American College of Forensic Examiners on June 22, 2009. The length of the article is 16044 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: When worlds collide: criminal investigative analysis, forensic psychology, and the Timothy Masters case.(CE ARTICLE: 3 CE CREDITS)(Case study)
Author: Frank S. Perri
Publication: The Forensic Examiner (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2009
Publisher: American College of Forensic Examiners
Volume: 18Issue: 2Page: 52(17)

Article Type: Case study

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80. Chemistry against crime. (chemical analysis' use in forensic investigation): An article from: Canadian Chemical News
by Murray Malcolm, Malcolm Gutfriend
 Digital: 5 Pages (1996-10-01)
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This digital document is an article from Canadian Chemical News, published by Chemical Institute of Canada on October 1, 1996. The length of the article is 1291 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Chemistry against crime. (chemical analysis' use in forensic investigation)
Author: Murray Malcolm
Publication: Canadian Chemical News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1996
Publisher: Chemical Institute of Canada
Volume: v48Issue: n9Page: p13(3)

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