Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation (Practical Aspects of Criminal & Forensic Investigations)

This text provides a one-source practical guide to basic crime scene processing and investigation. Although the author discusses theories and concepts of crime scene investigation, his primary goal is to provide a concise manual covering the how tos of crime scene processing. The book gives an overview of forensics, although it concentrates on processing. This includes procedures such as officer safety, emergency care to injured, securing and controlling the scene, search methods, scene documentation and photography, and more. The author introduces a tried and true 18-step crime scene processing methodology based on his experience in the field.