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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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About the Author | |
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Introduction | |
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Key Terms | |
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Review Questions | |
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Planning, Training, and Equipping | |
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Key Terms | |
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Preparation and Initial Steps | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Sworn versus Civilian Staff | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Equipment and Supplies | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Storage, Preparation, and Transportation | |
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Supplies | |
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Crime Scene Kits | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Arrival at the Scene | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Arrival at the Scene | |
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Letting the Scene "Talk to You" | |
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Briefing | |
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Crime Scene Survey | |
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Crime Scene Search | |
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Search Patterns | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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The Crime Scene | |
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Notes and Forms | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Notes | |
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Field-Work Forms | |
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Crime Scene Worksheet | |
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Male/Female Anatomical Chart | |
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Photographic Log | |
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Medication Worksheet | |
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Modus Operandi Report | |
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Evidence Report | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Photography | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Video | |
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Still Photography | |
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Film Cameras | |
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Digital Cameras | |
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Photographic Transparencies | |
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Lenses | |
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Films | |
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Photo Log | |
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General Crime Scene | |
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Indoor Crime Scene | |
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Outdoor Scene | |
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Flash Photography | |
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Using the Flash | |
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Tripod, Monopod, and Copy Stand | |
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General Suggestions | |
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Night Photography | |
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Painting with Light | |
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Technical Photography | |
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Filters | |
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Latent Fingerprint Photography | |
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Tire and Shoe Print Photography | |
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Bloodstain Pattern Photography | |
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Photography of Luminol | |
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Photography of Bullet Trajectory with Laser | |
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Photographs and Court | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Crime Scene Drawings | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Types of Drawings | |
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Equipment Required | |
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Measurement Methods | |
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Triangulation | |
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Right Angles or Rectangular Measurement | |
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Baseline Method | |
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Grid Method | |
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Symbols | |
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Motor Vehicles | |
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Size of Drawing | |
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Maps | |
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Narrative Report | |
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Court Drawings | |
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Computer-Aided Drawing Programs | |
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Architectural Models | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Fingerprints | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Types of Fingerprints | |
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Inked or Known Prints | |
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Deceased Persons' Fingerprints | |
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Latent or Unknown Prints | |
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Processing Evidence for Latent Prints | |
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Magnetic versus Traditional Powder | |
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Simultaneous Impressions | |
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Completing the Latent Print Card | |
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Completing the Latent Print Envelope | |
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Case Study | |
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Special Fingerprint Techniques | |
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Decomposed Bodies | |
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Mummified Bodies | |
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Palm Prints for Deceased Persons | |
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Burned Body | |
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Latent Prints from Human Skin | |
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Chemical Processes for Latent Prints | |
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Smooth, Nonporous Surfaces | |
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Paper Products | |
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Plastic and Cellophane | |
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Tape and Adhesive Surfaces | |
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Wet Surfaces | |
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Raw Wood | |
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Latent Print Processes | |
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Magnetic Powder | |
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Sticky-side Powder | |
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Superglue (Cyanoacrylate Ester) | |
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Ninhydrin | |
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DFO | |
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Physical Developer | |
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Dye Stains | |
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Gentian Violet | |
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Sudan Black | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Pattern Evidence | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Direct and Indirect Methods | |
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Firearms | |
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External Examination | |
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Internal Examination | |
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Patterns on Projectile and Cartridge | |
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Patterns on Target or Shooter | |
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Trace Metal Detection Test | |
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Recording TMDT Results | |
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Tool Marks on Firearms | |
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Obliterated Firearms Serial Numbers | |
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Tool Marks | |
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Glass | |
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Cloth | |
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Documents | |
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Burned Documents | |
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Tire Prints | |
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Shoe Prints | |
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Food with Dental Impressions | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Property Crime | |
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Types of Property Crime | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Vandalism | |
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Insurance Scam | |
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Extortion | |
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Burglary | |
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Safe Burglary | |
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Burglary Tools | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Fire and Explosion Investigations | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Fire Scenes | |
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Photography | |
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Diagram | |
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Evidence | |
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Burning Deaths | |
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Safety | |
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Explosions | |
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Evidence | |
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Safety | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Assaults | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Weapons | |
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Injuries/Damage | |
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Injury Types | |
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Blood and Body Fluids | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Safety Precautions | |
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Field Testing and Sampling | |
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Basic Blood and Body-Fluid Kit | |
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Blood Sampling | |
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Wet Blood | |
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Dried Blood | |
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Presumptive Testing | |
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Phenolphthalein | |
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Benzidine | |
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O-tolidine | |
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Leucomalachite Green | |
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Human-Specific Field Blood Tests | |
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Bloodstain Pattern Reagents | |
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Luminol | |
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Fluorescein | |
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Recovery of Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Sexual Assault | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Photography | |
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Evidence at the Scene | |
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Recovery of Fingerprints | |
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Trace Evidence | |
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Standard Samples | |
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Body Fluids | |
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Semen | |
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Semen Field-Testing | |
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Clothes and Bedding | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Elder, Child, and Spouse Abuse and Neglect | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Elder Abuse and Neglect | |
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Case Study | |
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Evidence | |
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Child Abuse and Neglect | |
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The Scene | |
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Child Injuries | |
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Spouse and Family Abuse | |
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Evidence of Abuse | |
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Death of Victim | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Death Investigations | |
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Death Investigation: General Considerations | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Multi-Agency Investigations | |
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Cultural Differences | |
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Goals of Investigation | |
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Manner of Death | |
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Cause of Death | |
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Time of Death (Postmortem Interval) | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Locating Experts | |
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Suggested Procedures | |
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Ancient Remains | |
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Modern Remains | |
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Recovery of Remains | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Forensic Odontology | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Bites | |
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Bite Marks | |
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Impressions on Live Persons | |
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Impressions in Food and Other Items | |
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Photography | |
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Casting Impressions and Patterns | |
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Missing Persons | |
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Obtaining Dental Records | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Forensic Entomology | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Photography of Body and Scene | |
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Fly Eggs | |
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Maggots | |
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Maggot Mass | |
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Pupae | |
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Measurements at the Scene | |
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Specimen Recovery | |
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Equipment Required | |
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Recovery of Adult Insects | |
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Recovery of Immature Insects | |
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Shipping Specimens | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Injury and Wound Patterns | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Specific Wounds | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Blood Facts | |
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Safety | |
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Advantages of Analysis | |
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Procedure | |
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Photography | |
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Diagrams | |
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Individual Patterns | |
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Terminology | |
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Case Study | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Natural, Accidental, and Undetermined Deaths | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Natural Deaths | |
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Alcohol-Related Deaths | |
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Case Study | |
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Accidental Deaths | |
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Autoerotic Death | |
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Drowning | |
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Case Study | |
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Electrocution | |
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Industrial Fatalities | |
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Home Accidents | |
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Motor Vehicle Collisions | |
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Undetermined Deaths | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Suicide | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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The Decedent | |
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Case Studies | |
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Intentional Fall from Height | |
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Hangings | |
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Overdose | |
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | |
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Gunshot | |
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Suicide Notes | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Homicide | |
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Key Terms | |
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Introduction/Objectives | |
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Scene | |
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Case Study | |
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Priorities | |
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Primer Residue | |
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Confusion at the Scene | |
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Media | |
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Training | |
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Related Cases | |
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Summary | |
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Review Questions | |
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Equipment Sources | |
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Organizations | |
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Charts and Forms | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |