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Designed as an accessible introduction to basic scientific principles and their application in professional practice, Forensic Biology provides a concise overview of the field. Focusing solely on the science behind the forensic analysis of biological evidence, this book highlights the principles, methods, and techniques used in forensic serologic and forensic DNA analysis.
Divided into two areas, the first addresses the identification of biological fluids including blood, semen, and saliva. Chapters instruct on the identification techniques involved in presumptive and confirmatory tests. The second area covers the individualization of biological evidence using forensic DNA techniques. The book demonstrates extraction methods, quantization methods, DNA profiling analysis, and interpretation of results.
Each technique introduced in this text is preceded by a brief background of its development and the basic principles that support the technique and its applications. All methods are discussed in detail and accompanied by schematic illustrations where appropriate. Each chapter presents study questions, and references. Instructors have access to a CD containing PowerPoint lecture slides.
Emphasizing the fundamentals of basic science and its application to forensic biology, this book provides a solid scientific grounding and familiarity with not just the principles of biological and biochemical processes that occur in forensic analysis, but also the language and vocabulary of forensic biology. The explanations are accessible and straightforward, and informative to facilitate effective learning. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Forensic Science Communications, published by Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 1, 2009. The length of the article is 14054 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: Latent prints: a perspective on the state of the science.(fingerprint analysis)
Author: Peter E. Peterson
Publication: Forensic Science Communications (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2009
Publisher: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Volume: 11Issue: 4Page: NA

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What if you had one chance to rescue a falsely convicted man from execution and redeem your own tortured past at the same time? Jessa Carter thinks she can do just that. But she has no idea how thin the line is between good and evil, and how high the stakes are in this life-and-death game. The eighth "CSC" book provides information about forensic footwear analysis, while it keeps readers clinging to every clue. ... Read more

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This is the only book currently available that is devoted exclusively to scientific crime scene investigation.The Crime Scene Kit. The Initial Response. The Search. Evidence Selection. Evidence by Type of Crime. Impression Evidence. Fingerprints. Documenting the Crime. The Crime Lab. Going to Court.For involved or interested in crime scene or criminal investigation. ... Read more

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Crime Scene Investigation
This is a very good introductory Criminal Justice text.It is easy to see that the authors targeted the general introductory cj students and those interested in exploring the field of crime scene investigation.Basic terms and proceedures are presented in clear everyday science based applications.This text uses understandable charts, graphs and photos to enhance crime scene applications.This text is clearly not for those who are working at the graduate level, but it clearly meets the needs of the student who is surveing forensic opportunties.Good job

Crime Scene Investigation
As a former police reserve officer, I spent years requesting CSI with little understanding of just what they do. This book goes well beyond lifting fingerprints and other routine tasks that police officers are typically limited to. I now have a better awareness of the capabilities of CSI and conciderations about how to protect a scene and how CSI can be used to investigate certain crimes. I also have a greater appreciation for CSI personnel and the difficult job they have. I liked the book and believe it would be helpful to anyone in law enforcement.

Good introductory book.
I found this book to be a solid introduction into the varied and complex field of CSI.It presented a balance between basic and advanced techniques.The authors state this book was written for students considering CSI and those currently in the field and I agree.It provided a refresher in some areas and exposed me to new concepts in others.I also liked the community-policing feel of this text as it relates to addressing the needs of victims.The book is easy to follow and contains many photographs.I recommend it to anyone considering a job in CSI or to enhance their skills.I also read the first edition.This one seems to be much improved.

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Review of 1st Edition...VERY DISAPPOINTING FOR A NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A SEASONED CRIME SCENE SEARCH INVESTIGATOR. ALTHOUGH THE TEXT IS EASY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND, IT IS TOO ELEMENTARY, AND APPEARS TO OFFER NOTHING NEW.THERE IS A GENERAL LACK OF ELABORATION OF COVERED TOPICS/TECHNIQUES. THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED THE WORD, "INTRODUCTION" OR "BASIC". DEFINITELY A BOOK FOR BEGINNERS OR THOSE SEEKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. TOO PRICEY FOR THE CONTENT. ... Read more

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Adult Eyewitness Testimony provides an overview of current empirical research on eyewitness testimony and identification accuracy, covering both theory and application.The volume is organized to address three important issues:First, what are the cognitive, social, and physical factors that influence the accuracy of eyewitness reports?Second, how should lineups be constructed and verbal testimony be taken to improve the chances of obtaining accurate information?And third, whose testimony should be believed?Are there differences between accurate and inaccurate witnesses, and can jurors make such a distinction?Adult Eyewitness Testimony is crucial reading for memory researchers, as well as police officers, judges, lawyers, and other members of the judicial system. It will also be of interest to advanced undergraduates and graduate-level courses in applied social or cognitive psychology, criminal justice and forensics. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from FBI Laboratory Annual Report, published by Federal Bureau of Investigation on January 1, 2003. The length of the article is 3705 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: Scientific analysis section.(forensic examinations of hazardous chemical)
Publication: FBI Laboratory Annual Report (Report)
Date: January 1, 2003
Publisher: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Page: 11

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This digital document is an article from The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, published by Federal Bureau of Investigation on November 1, 2004. The length of the article is 4567 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: Expert testimony and risk assessment in stalking cases: the FBI's NCAVC as a resource.(Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime)
Author: Eugene Rugala
Publication: The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2004
Publisher: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Volume: 73Issue: 11Page: 8(10)

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Volume 7 of this classic collection presents a comprehensive index to the first six volumes, providing quick and easy access to the data in this exhaustive resource, and completing the set. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from American Journalism Review, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 3997 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: Dilemma of interest: many law enforcement officials now use the vague term "person of interest" to describe people caught up in their investigations. That poses a challenge for journalists, who must try to convey a situation accurately without unfairly tarring someone's reputation.
Author: Donna Shaw
Publication: American Journalism Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 28Issue: 1Page: 56(6)

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This digital document is an article from Science News, published by Science Service, Inc. on June 5, 2010. The length of the article is 411 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: Seeing body aids bereaved relatives: viewing the dead can give comfort in cases of sudden loss.
Author: Bruce Bower
Publication: Science News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 5, 2010
Publisher: Science Service, Inc.
Volume: 177Issue: 12Page: 10(1)

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This digital document is an article from Skeptic (Altadena, CA), published by Skeptics Society & Skeptic Magazine on June 22, 1999. The length of the article is 797 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: NOREEN RENIER'S LATEST "PSYCHIC SLEUTH" TRIUMPH.(Brief Article)
Author: Gary P. Posner
Publication: Skeptic (Altadena, CA) (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 1999
Publisher: Skeptics Society & Skeptic Magazine
Volume: 7Issue: 3Page: 13

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, published by Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc. on May 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1055 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.

From the supplier: The Clinton administration is promoting the Clipper chip, a microchip that would allow certain law enforcement agencies to access private electronic transactions. Use of the encryption chip is voluntary, but Federal agencies and those who do business with them are being encouraged to use it.

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Title: Big Brother's new hearing aids. (Clipper microchip that allows government agencies to access private computer transactions)
Author: Sarah Johansson
Publication: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 1994
Publisher: Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc.
Volume: v50Issue: n3Page: p4(2)

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This digital document is an article from Academic Exchange Quarterly, published by Thomson Gale on December 22, 2005. The length of the article is 3507 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: Detective Fiction and Forensics in collaboration.
Author: Helen M. Boylan
Publication: Academic Exchange Quarterly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 9Issue: 4Page: 100(6)

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This is a text that both professors and students will appreciate: professors for its comprehensive and balanced coverage of the material; students for its portrayal of research methods as interesting, exciting, and most importantly, relevant. ... Read more

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Chemists and science authors Cathy Cobb and Monty L. Fetterolf have teamed up with Jack G. Goldsmith, fellow chemist and reserve police officer, to create another intriguing trek through the science of chemistry, this time using the fascinating field of forensic chemistry as their framework. All new hands-on demonstrations and fictional minute mysteries illustrate chemical concepts as the authors present the science--and the realities--of forensic chemistry in a narrative style that makes this timely topic accessible to the nonchemist. The authors lead you through actual and simulated forensic techniques such as · presumptive and confirmative drug testing · body fluid identification including luminol testing· DNA analysis· trace fiber and gun shot residue analysis· latent fingerprint development and collection · forensic soil analysisThrough more than twenty-five demonstrations, using ordinary household products and items, you can become familiar with the basics of forensic chemistry and gain insights into the painstaking work that goes into criminal investigations that is rarely seen on TV.

If you're a fan of true-crime stories or mystery fiction, or interested in the science behind dramas like CSI, this informative and entertaining book is a must-have addition to your library. ... Read more

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For Beginners Only
An affable enough book, but it didn't seem to cover the territory between the "CSI" shows on television and formal texts on Forensic Chemistry. Makes a good gift for a science-minded teenager.

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I bought this book on a whim, I figured I liked chemistry and I like forensic science so I will like this book, right? Well, the chemistry was dead on, and most of the "cases" were interesting but what I didn't expect was that it would have experiments that you practically have to do to understand everything. They were simple and seem like they would be good, but it wasn't really what I was looking for. If you have the time to do these and read the book, I highly recommend this book but if you were like me and just want a book that is a good read with minimal effort to go out and buy more stuff then look for another.

It's a 'must' for any serious college-level library strong in either chemistry or criminal science.
Law enforcement processes depend heavily upon chemistry to analyze crime findings and build cases: that's why CRIME SCENE CHEMISTRY is so important an acquisition for any college-level collection strong in either science or criminology. Chapters follow a chemist and a reserve police officer to examine just how evidence is collected and what happens in the field of forensic chemistry, surveying the testing and analytical processes involved in gathering evidence. It's a 'must' for any serious college-level library strong in either chemistry or criminal science.

More Factual Than CSI
An introduction to the basic science behind forensic chemistry, this book gives a realistic appraisal of the time and levels of certainty behind the ta-da of television and movies. It includes experiments using common household products for those of us who wished we had gotten a chemistry set for Christmas. Highly recommended for mystery writers. ... Read more

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Everything put down on paper creates a unique image that can be traced, analyzed and reconstructed, revealing evidence unseen by the naked eye. FBI labs specialize in the study of handwriting, typewriting, rubber stamps, seals, printing methods, obliterations, alterations and charred paper. This manual reveals themethods used to follow the elusive paper trail, drawing on FBI case files. ... Read more

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Very misleading title
This tiny, 56-page booklet had almost nothing about the topic of handwriting analysis. The last two pages just mention that handwriting styles indicate personality traits. The booklet was really about FBItechniques for investigating check fraud. And it wasn't even veryinteresting material on that subject either. Overall, a waste of money. ... Read more

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This is a NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A834024. The abstract provided by the Pentagon follows: In light of the current world climate, U.S. military force protection has become an increasing concern. The bombing of the USS COLE and terrorist actions on the World Trade Center buildings show a vulnerability to attack both at home and abroad. In response to this threat, the Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) has become an attractive system for re-evaluation as a deterrent to hostile airborne threats to U.S. Navy surface ships. Because it is a mature system, data exist related to past spending patterns and the resultant outputs of that spending. This project analyzes those spending patterns and identifies potential areas of investigation for cost savings. ... Read more