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Preface | |
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About the Author | |
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Introduction | |
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Definition and Scope of Forensic Science | |
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History and Development of Forensic Science | |
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The Organization of a Crime Laboratory | |
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Services of the Crime Laboratory | |
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The Functions of the Forensic Scientist | |
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Other Forensic Science Services | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Case Reading | |
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The Crime Scene | |
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Processing the Crime Scene | |
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Legal Considerations at the Crime Scene | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Case Reading | |
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Physical Evidence | |
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Common Types of Physical Evidence | |
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The Significance of Physical Evidence | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Case Reading | |
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Physical Properties: Glass and Soil | |
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The Metric System | |
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Physical Properties | |
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Comparing Glass Fragments | |
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Glass Fractures | |
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Collection and Preservation of Glass Evidence | |
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Forensic Characteristics of Soil | |
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Collection and Preservation of Soil Evidence | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Organic Analysis | |
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Elements and Compounds | |
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Selecting an Analytical Technique | |
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Chromatography | |
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Spectrophotometry | |
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Mass Spectrometry | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Inorganic Analysis | |
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Evidence in the Assassination of President Kennedy | |
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The Emission Spectrum of Elements | |
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Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer | |
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The Origin of Emission and Absorption Spectra | |
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Neutron Activation Analysis | |
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X-Ray Diffraction | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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The Microscope | |
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The Compound Microscope | |
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The Comparison Microscope | |
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The Stereoscopic Microscope | |
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The Polarizing Microscope | |
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The Microspectrophotometer | |
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The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Case Reading | |
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Hairs, Fibers, and Paint | |
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Morphology of Hair | |
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Identification and Comparison of Hair | |
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Collection and Preservation of Hair Evidence | |
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Types of Fibers | |
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Identification and Comparison of Man-Made Fibers | |
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Collection and Preservation of Fiber Evidence | |
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Forensic Examination of Paint | |
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Collection and Preservation of Paint Evidence | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Drugs | |
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Drug Dependence | |
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Narcotic Drugs | |
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Hallucinogens | |
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Depressants | |
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Stimulants | |
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Club Drugs | |
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Anabolic Steroids | |
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Drug-Control Laws | |
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Drug Identification | |
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Collection and Preservation of Drug Evidence | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Forensic Toxicology | |
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Toxicology of Alcohol | |
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The Role of the Toxicologist | |
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Techniques Used in Toxicology | |
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The Significance of Toxicological Findings | |
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The Drug Recognition Expert | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Forensic Aspects of Arson and Explosion Investigations | |
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The Chemistry of Fire | |
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Searching the Fire Scene | |
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Collection and Preservation of Arson Evidence | |
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Analysis of Flammable Residues | |
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Types of Explosives | |
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Collection and Analysis of Explosives | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Forensic Serology | |
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The Nature of Blood | |
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Immunoassay Techniques | |
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Forensic Characterization of Bloodstains | |
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Stain Patterns of Blood | |
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Principles of Heredity | |
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Forensic Characterization of Semen | |
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Collection of Rape Evidence | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool | |
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What Is DNA? | |
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DNA at Work | |
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Replication of DNA | |
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Recombinant DNA: Cutting and Splicing DNA | |
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DNA Typing | |
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Mitochondrial DNA | |
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The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) | |
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The Collection and Preservation of Biological Evidence for DNA Analysis | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Case Reading | |
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Fingerprints | |
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History of Fingerprinting | |
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Fundamental Principles of Fingerprints | |
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Classification of Fingerprints | |
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Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems | |
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Methods of Detecting Fingerprints | |
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Preservation of Developed Prints | |
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Digital Imaging for Fingerprint Enhancement | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions | |
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Bullet Comparisons | |
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Cartridge Cases | |
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Automated Firearm Search Systems | |
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Gunpowder Residues | |
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Primer Residues on the Hands | |
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Serial Number Restoration | |
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Collection and Preservation of Firearm Evidence | |
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Tool Marks | |
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Other Impressions | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Document and Voice Examination | |
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Handwriting Comparisons | |
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Collection of Handwriting Exemplars | |
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Typescript Comparisons | |
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Photocopier, Printer, and Fax Examination | |
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Alterations, Erasures, and Obliterations | |
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Other Document Problems | |
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Voice Examination | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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Forensic Science on the Internet | |
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What Is the Internet? | |
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Where to Go on the Internet | |
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Exploring Forensic Science on the WWW | |
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Web Sites You May Wish to Explore | |
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Review Questions | |
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Further References | |
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The Future | |
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Further References | |
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Case Readings | |
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Appendices | |
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Guides to the Collection of Physical Evidence--FBI | |
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Instructions for Collecting Gunshot Residue (GSR) | |
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FBI Policy for Submitting DNA Evidence | |
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Chromatographic and Spectrophotometric Parameters for Figures Contained within the Text | |
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Chemical Formulas for Latent Fingerprint Development | |
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Chemical Formulas for Development of Footwear Impressions in Blood | |
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Answers | |
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Index | |