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Taylor & Francis Crime Scene Processing And Investigation Workbook Second Edition by Christine R. Ramirez
Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition is the only workbook which directly supports and cross-references methodology and terminology presented in Ross Gardner and Donna Krouskup's perennial best-seller Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigations, Third Edition. The workbook serves as supporting material offering hands-on activities to supplement theories and methodologies within the text as well as updated activities to support the new material presented in the Third Edition.As the number of forensic academic programs within the United States continue to grow-and the textbook continues to be a go-to standard in the field-the workbook remains an invaluable reference for academics, forensic training providers, and law enforcement training programs. The detailed Instructor's Manual (IM) lends itself not only to experts who have utilized these procedures before but also to the novice and student who may be introduced to these topics in a classroom setting for the first time. The workbook conducts over 30 activities with detailed instructions, concept overviews, and reflective post-lab questions. Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition, continues to stand as the best workbook on the market, addressing foundational principles in a hands-on manner while directly correlating to the concepts addressed in the Gardner and Krouskup textbook. Chapter 1 Introduction1.1 Evaluating the Interpretive Value of Evidence1.2 CSI Effect1.3 Crime Scene Examination: Methodology and Integrity IssuesChapter 2 The Nature of Physical Evidence2.1 Identifying Characteristics of Evidence2.2 Evidence Processing2.3 Mechanical Fit through Evidence Reconstruction2.4 Evidence Collection and Packaging2.5 Chain of CustodyChapter 3 Actions of the Initial Responding Officer3.1 Creating a Crime Scene Control LogChapter 4 Processing Methodology4.1 Utilizing a Descriptive Set in Evidence DocumentationChapter 5 Assessing the Scene5.1 Establishing Crime Scene Perimeters5.2 Conducting Crime Scene SearchesChapter 6 Crime Scene Photography6.1 Photography in Manual Mode6.2 Capturing Range Photographs6.3 Documenting a Crime SceneChapter 7 Crime Scene Sketching and Mapping7.1 Measuring with English and Metric Rulers7.2 Creating an Indoor Sketch7.3 Creating an Outdoor Sketch7.4 Sketching a Crime SceneChapter 8 Narrative Descriptions: Crime Scene Notesand Reports8.1 Creating a Field Note Document TemplateChapter 9 Light Technology in Crime Scene Processing9.1 Scene Processing with an ALS9.2 Photographing Fluorescent EvidenceChapter 10 Basic Skills for Scene Processing:Fingerprint Evidence10.1 Capturing Examination-Quality Fingerprints10.2 Fingerprint Pattern Examination10.3 Cyanoacrylate Ester Fuming and Fingerprint Powder10.4 Fluorescent Powder Processing10.5 Post CA Fuming: Fluorescent Dye Stain Processing (Basic Yellow 40)10.6 Fingerprint Development on Adhesive Tape: Crystal VioletPost Lab Questions10.7 Fingerprint Development on Adhesive Tape: Sticky Side Powder10.8 Fingerprint Development on Absorbent Substrates: Iodine10.9 Fingerprint Development on Absorbent Surfaces: Ninhydrin10.10 Print Development with Small Particle Reagent10.11 Recovering Fingerprints from Burned ItemsChapter 11 Basic Skills for Scene Processing:Impression Evidence11.1 Impression Casting: Dental Stone11.2 Impression Casting: Mikrosil11.3 Print Lifting: Gelatin Lifter11.4 Collecting Known Standards: Footwear StandardsChapter 12 Shooting Scenes: Evidence and Documentation12.1 Application of Firearms and Ballistics Terminology12.2 Who Gets the Assignment?12.3 Wound IdentificationChapter 13 Applying Bloodstain Pattern Analysisat the Crime Scene13.1 Determining Directionality of Bloodstains13.2 Determining Angle of Impact13.3 Creation and Analysis of Impact Angles13.4 False-Positive Exercise13.5 Presumptive TestsChapter 14 Special Scene Considerations14.1 The Scientific Method in Fire Investigation by Kenneth Wilson, FireMarshal, Azle, Texas14.2 The Value of Fire Patterns and Fire Signs by Kenneth Wilson, FireMarshal, Azle, Texas14.3 Burial RecoveryChapter 15 The Body as a Crime Scene15.1 The Body by Marissa Valencia, Deputy Chief Investigator, TravisCounty Medical Examiner's Office, Austin, Texas15.2 EntomologyChapter 16 The Role of Crime Scene Analysis andReconstruction16.1 Journal Article Review16.2 The Scientific Method16.3 Flowcharting Event Segments