In container (25 cm.) Compact disc. Course guide includes bibliographical references. Lecturer: Professor Robert C. Shaler, Pennsylvania State University
Contents:
Introduction to crime scene investigation -- The crime scene investigative paradigm and evidence at the scene -- Bias, the culture of science, and the scene investigation -- Scene management : the investigative glue -- The crime scene investigative cascade, the scientific method, and logic -- Origin of evidence : fundamental principles of evidence -- Macroscenes and microscenes and finding associated evidence -- Searching : the meat and potatoes of the investigation -- Scene search methods -- Introduction to forensic archiving : forensic photography -- Forensic photographic technique: archiving crime types -- The written record : case files, scene sketches, and worksheets -- Sketch types and pinpointing evidence at the scene -- Fingerprinting : the intellectual ingredients.
Summary:
The emphasis of this course is on forensic science and the need for investigators to carry out their tasks at crime scenes with attention to detail, an overall philosophy of non-bias, and a positive attitude despite the immense pressures that often come to bear because of the tumultuous circumstances involved in many of these situations. Prof. Shaler believes that the real life circumstances and details of crime scene investigations are far removed from those portrayed on television and in the movies. Shaler also makes his case for the need to put all the proper technology, training, and professionalism together to discover as much as can be found at each and every scene--From publisher's website.
Series:
The modern scholar : great professors teaching you!
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