Henry Lee's crime scene handbook / Henry C. Lee, Timothy Palmbach, Marilyn T. Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lee, Henry C.

Contributor:

Palmbach, Timothy.

Miller, Marilyn T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic sciences.

Crime scenes.

Criminal investigation.

Evidence, Expert.

Physical Description:

xv, 416 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

San Diego, Calif. : Academic, [2001]

Summary:

Three forensic specialists outline a systematic approach to managing crime scenes, the starting point for every criminal investigation. This handbook outlines the latest chemical and instrumental techniques, covers new topics, and shows how to overcome the most commonly encountered problems.

Contents:

Chapter 1 General Crime Scene Considerations

Types of Crime Scenes 2

Physical Evidence in a Criminal Investigation 6

Scentific Crime Scene Investigation 16

Chapter 2 Elements of Crime Scene Management

Components of an Effective Crime Scene Management System 19

Information Management 19

Management of Manpower 38

Technology and Equipment Management 39

Management of Logistics 41

Chapter 3 General Crime Scene Procedures

Role of the First Responding Officer 50

Initial Crime Scene Response 57

Crime Scene Communication 58

Legal Implications for Crime Scene Searches 61

Documentation of the Crime Scene 66

Crime Scene Search 66

Preliminary Reconstruction 67

Releasing the Scene 68

Crime Scene Investigative Team 68

Biohazards Associated with Crime Scenes 69

Chapter 4 Crime Scene Documentation

Documentation Begins 74

Effective Note-Taking 74

Videography of the Crime Scene 78

Photographic Documentation 80

Sketching the Crime Scene 104

Chapter 5 Searching for Physical Evidence

Objectives of a Crime Scene Search 113

General Concepts of Crime Scene Searches 118

Crime Scene Search Patterns 122

Practical Application of Crime Scene Searches 128

Chapter 6 Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence

General Considerations 131

Fingerprints 135

Impression Evidence 144

Hair and Fiber Evidence 151

Other Trace Evidence: Glass, Paint, and Soil 153

Firearms and Toolmarks 156

Biological Evidence: Blood, Booy Fluids and Tissue 161

Accelerants and Flammable Fluids 172

Explosive Material 174

Questioned Documents 174

Drug Evidence 177

Bitemark Evidence 178

Entomological Evidence 178

Chapter 7 Logic Trees

General Concept 183

Common Features 183

Logic Tree Applications 185

Chapter 8 Field Tests and Enhancement Reagents

Field Test Reagents 205

Pattern Enhancement Reagents 221

Legal and Scientific Considerations 230

Chapter 9 Special Scene Techniques

Outdoor Crime Scenes 233

Fire and Explosive Scenes 249

Clandestine Drug Laboratores 256

Scenes Containing Biological/Chemical Agents 258

Scenes with Electronic and Computer Evidence 260

Chapter 10 Crime Scene Reconstruction

Importance of Crime Scene Reconstruction 271

Nature of Reconstruction 272

Basic Principles for Physical Evidence and Reconstruction 272

Stages in Reconstruction 276

Types of Reconstruction 276

Pattern Evidence in Reconstruction 279

Shooting Scenes - Investigation and Reconstruction 305

Special Issues Associated with Police Officer-Involved Shootings 318

Requirements for Reconstructions After Crime Scene Released 319

Writing a Reconstruction Report 319

Appendix I Crime Scene Investigation Equipment Inventory 321

Appendix II Game Plan for Processing 325

Appendix III Resources and Supplies 333

Case Study 1 Partial Reconstruction (Focus Point: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis) 347

Case Study 2 Complete Reconstruction (Focus Point: Shooting Scene Reconstructions) 365

Case Study 3 Limited Reconstruction (Focus Point: Location of Physical Evidence) 399.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0124408303

OCLC:

47063437