Criminalistics : An Introduction to Forensic Science

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9780135929407
ISBN 10:
0135929407
Edition: 6th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 07/01/1997
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Revised and up-to-date, the renowned authority on forensic science introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigations while explaining the techniques, abilities and limitations of the modern crime laboratory.

PREFACE

xiii

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

(35)

Definition and Scope of Forensic Science

(2)

History and Development of Forensic Science

(5)

The Organization of a Crime Laboratory

(2)

Services of the Crime Laboratory

(4)

The Functions of the Forensic Scientist

(6)

Other Forensic Science Services

(4)

Review Questions

(2)

Further References

(1)

Case Reading

(10)

CHAPTER 2 THE CRIME SCENE

(30)

Processing the Crime Scene

(17)

Legal Considerations at the Crime Scene

(2)

Review Questions

(1)

Further References

(1)

Case Reading

(9)

CHAPTER 3 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

(31)

Common Types of Physical Evidence

(2)

The Significance of Physical Evidence

(12)

Review Questions

(1)

Further References

(1)

Case Reading

(16)

CHAPTER 4 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: GLASS AND SOIL

(32)

The Metric System

(2)

Physical Properties

100

(9)

Comparing Glass Fragments

109

(6)

Glass Fractures

115

(4)

Collection and Preservations of Glass Evidence

119

(2)

Forensic Characteristics of Soil

121

(4)

Collection and Preservation of Soil Evidence

125

(1)

Review Questions

126

(1)

Further References

126

(3)

CHAPTER 5 ORGANIC ANALYSIS

129

(35)

Elements and Compounds

129

(4)

Selecting an Analytical Technique

133

(2)

Chromatography

135

(12)

Spectrophotometry

147

(8)

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

155

(5)

Review Questions

160

(2)

Further References

162

(2)

CHAPTER 6 INORGANIC ANALYSIS

164

(19)

Introduction

164

(3)

Evidence in the Assassination of President Kennedy

167

(1)

The Emission Spectrum of Elements

168

(3)

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

171

(2)

The Origin of Emission and Absorption Spectra

173

(3)

Neutron Activation Analysis

176

(3)

X-Ray Diffraction

179

(2)

Review Questions

181

(1)

Further References

182

(1)

CHAPTER 7 THE MICROSCOPE

183

(28)

The Compound Microscope

184

(4)

The Comparison Microscope

188

(2)

The Stereoscopic Microscope

190

(1)

The Polarizing Microscope

191

(2)

The Microspectrophotometer

193

(2)

The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

195

(4)

Review Question

199

(2)

Further References

201

(1)

Case Reading

202

(9)

CHAPTER 8 HAIRS, FIBERS, AND PAINT

211

(42)

Morphology of Hair

211

(4)

Identification and Comparison of Hair

215

(6)

Collection of Hair Evidence

221

(1)

Types of Fibers

221

(7)

Identification and Comparison of Man-Made Fibers

228

(10)

Collection of Fiber Evidence

238

(1)

Forensic Examination of Paint

239

(9)

Collection and Preservation of Paint Evidence

248

(1)

Review Question

249

(2)

Further References

251

(2)

CHAPTER 9 DRUGS

253

(36)

Drug Dependence

254

(4)

Narcotic Drugs

258

(3)

Hallucinogens

261

(6)

Depressants

267

(2)

Stimulants

269

(4)

Anabolic Steroids

273

(1)

Drug-Control Laws

273

(5)

Drug Identification

278

(7)

Collection and Preservation of Drug Evidence

285

(1)

Review Questions

285

(3)

Further References

288

(1)

CHAPTER 10 FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY

289

(37)

Toxicology of Alcohol

290

(21)

The Role of the Toxicologist

311

(2)

Techniques Used in Toxicology Findings

313

(5)

The Significance of Toxicological Findings

318

(1)

The Drug Recognition Expert

319

(3)

Review Question

322

(3)

Further References

325

(1)

CHAPTER 11 FORENSIC ASPECTS OF ARSON AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATIONS

326

(35)

The Chemistry of Fire

327

(7)

Searching the Fire Scene

334

(3)

Collection and Preservation of Arson Evidence

337

(2)

Analysis of Flammable Residues

339

(4)

Types of Explosives

343

(7)

Collection and Analysis of Explosives

350

(7)

Review Questions

357

(3)

Further References

360

(1)

CHAPTER 12 FORENSIC SEROLOGY

361

(41)

The Nature of Blood

363

(6)

Forensic Characterization of Bloodstains

369

(10)

Stain Patterns of Blood

379

(2)

Preservation of Blood Evidence

381

(5)

Principles of Heredity

386

(3)

Forensic Characterization of Semen

389

(4)

Collection of Rape Evidence

393

(5)

Review Questions

398

(2)

Further References

400

(2)

CHAPTER 13 DNA: A NEW FORENSIC SCIENCE TOOL

402

(35)

What Is DNA?

403

(2)

DNA at Work

406

(2)

Replication of DNA

408

(2)

Recombinant DNA: Cutting and Splicing DNA

410

(2)

DNA Typing

412

(17)

The Combined DNA Index System

429

(52)

Review Questions

481

Further References

433

(1)

Case Readings

433

(4)

CHAPTER 14 FINGERPRINTS

437

(29)

History of Fingerprinting

437

(3)

Fundamental Principles of Fingerprints

440

(6)

Classification of Fingerprints

446

(2)

Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems

448

(2)

Methods of Detecting Fingerprint

450

(8)

Preservation of Developed Prints

458

(2)

Digital Imaging for Fingerprint Enhancement

460

(3)

Review Questions

463

(2)

Further References

465

(1)

CHAPTER 15 FIREARMS, TOOL MARKS AND OTHER IMPRESSIONS

466

(36)

Bullet Comparisons

467

(8)

Cartridge Cases

475

(1)

Automated Firearm Search Systems

475

(3)

Gunpowder Residues

478

(5)

Primer Residues on the Hands

483

(3)

Serial Number Restoration

486

(1)

Collection and Preservation of Firearm Evidence

487

(3)

Tool Marks

490

(2)

Other Impressions

492

(7)

Review Questions

499

(2)

Further References

501

(1)

CHAPTER 16 DOCUMENT AND VOICE EXAMINATION

502

(25)

Handwriting Comparisons

503

(3)

Collection of Handwriting Exemplars

506

(2)

Typewriting Comparisons

508

(2)

Alterations, Erasures, and Obliterations

510

(3)

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