Crime Scene Investigation : Methods and Procedures

Forensic evidence is increasingly important in the detectionand prosecution of crime. This means that the knowledge,skill, and ability of the person who examines the scene of thecrime—the crime scene investigator (CSI)—have never beenmore important. This text guides an aspiring or newly appointed CSI throughthe methods and procedures for the accurate recording andrecovery of evidence from the scene of a crime. It featuresphotographs, drawings, self-assessment questions, and checklistsof roles, equipment, and activities required at the crimescene. Crime Scene Investigation is essential reading for allstudents of forensic law enforcement.