{"product_id":"9781936360017","title":"Physical Evidence in Forensic Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of the classic by America's leading forensic scientists gives you an insider's understanding of physical evidence at the crime scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in an easy-to-understand format, this outstanding guide, by the nation's foremost forensic scientists, introduces you to the basics of crime scene evaluation.  They teach you excellent ways to make your investigation solid and successful. This extensive resource is packed with valuable information about the details of collecting, storing, and analyzing all types of physical evidence. You'll learn how to connect the victim(s) and suspect(s) to the crime scene, and to the physical evidence left behind. They also instruct you on how to use this information to provide convincing testimony based on scientific facts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into three parts plus appendices for easy access to the information you need. Part I offers an overview of forensic science and discusses the future path of forensic science and its applications in the courtroom and society. Part II gives you an exhaustive list of physical evidence typically left behind at crime scenes and explains the correct methods for processing this evidence. Part III discusses current issues in search and seizure, and how to effectively utilize it in court.  The appendices discuss common blood screening test reagents and how to use the druggist's fold for sealing evidence in paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis in-depth reference provides you with a wealth of details regarding many different topics including light, smoke, bullet identification, transient and pattern evidence, postmortem lividity marks and other special imprints and indentations, odors, wet versus dry blood samples, crime scene reconstruction techniques, and recognition and coordination of all elements of the crime scene during and after investigation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition of a classic is a must have for all crime scene investigators, law enforcement agencies, trial lawyers, and others involved in the investigative process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to forensic science \u003cbr\u003eArson \u003cbr\u003eBite marks\u003cbr\u003eBlood and body fluids\u003cbr\u003eBombs and explosives \u003cbr\u003eComputers and electronic data as evidence\u003cbr\u003eChemical substances\u003cbr\u003eCrime scene reconstruction \u003cbr\u003eDNA analyses \u003cbr\u003eDocuments\u003cbr\u003eDrugs and controlled substances\u003cbr\u003eFirearms \u003cbr\u003eFibers \u003cbr\u003eFingerprints\u003cbr\u003eGlass\u003cbr\u003eGunshot residue\u003cbr\u003eHair \u003cbr\u003eImprint and impression evidence\u003cbr\u003eFingerprints\u003cbr\u003ePaints \u003cbr\u003ePattern evidence \u003cbr\u003ePlastics\u003cbr\u003eSexual assault and sex crime evidence\u003cbr\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003eTape \u003cbr\u003eToolmarks\u003cbr\u003eVideo evidence \u003cbr\u003eVoice identification \u003cbr\u003eLegal aspects of forensic science\u003cbr\u003eSome screening test reagents \u003cbr\u003eThe druggist's fold\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lawyers \u0026 Judges Publishing Company, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044197515504,"sku":"9781936360017","price":32.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781936360017_p0.jpg?v=1763661140","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781936360017","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}