Evidence collection / Joseph J. Vince, William E. Sherlock.

Author/creator Vince, Joseph J.
Other author Sherlock, William E.
Other author American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers.
Format Book
Publication InfoSudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, ©2005.
Descriptionxiii, 99 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Section I. Crime incident evidence collection. General crime scene management -- Armed assault -- Arson -- Bombings and bomb threats -- Breaking and entering -- Clandestine operation -- Counterfeiting -- Hit and run -- Narcotics violation -- Questioned documents -- Sexual assault -- Homicide -- Crime-gun process -- Section II. Collection and preservation of evidence. Body fluids and DNA -- Explosives and incendiaries -- Fabrics -- Fingerprints -- Firearms and ammunition -- Food and drug specimens -- Glass -- Hair and fibers -- Impressions -- Liquid and viscous substances -- Metals -- Paint -- Questioned documents -- Soil -- Locks and keys -- Miscellaneous items -- Section III. Transmittal of evidence to a laboratory. General procedures -- Section IV. Laboratory analysis and examination time. Body fluids -- Explosives and incendiaries -- Fabrics -- Fingerprints -- Firearms and ammunition -- Food and drug specimens -- Glass -- Hair and fibers -- Impressions -- Liquids and viscous substances -- Metals -- Paint -- Questioned documents -- Soil -- Miscellaneous items -- Section V. Glossary.
Abstract This handbook is designed to serve as a quick reference on effective procedures for the collection, preservation, and transmittal of evidence for examination, analysis, and presentation at the time of prosecution.
General note"American Society for Law Enforcement Training."
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004020278
ISBN0763747874 (pbk.)
ISBN9780763747879 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HV8073 .V49 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold