Crime Scene Investigation Case Studies: Step by Step from the Crime Scene to the Courtroom

by Fish; Jacqueline T.

• ISBN13: 9781455731237
• ISBN10: 1455731234
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2013-03-18
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

DNA does not solve criminal cases-people do. Investigators must document every action, photograph every item of evidence, and create a complete case file that can be used to convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent. With Crime Scene Investigation Case Studies, you will walk through step by step how to conduct and document a felony criminal investigation and gain practical skills crime scene investigators use every day. Learn crime scene investigation through original case studies that show you how to process and document a criminal investigation from first response through to sending a report to the prosecutor's office. Get up to speed on the state-of-the-art investigative techniques employed in the cases. Practice your investigative and report writing skills and with the "Your Turn" chapter. Develop your critical thinking skills with questions that explore the nature of the case, the conclusions drawn, and alternative outcomes. Access video, photos, and forms on the website.