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Handbook of trace evidence analysis / edited by Vincent J. Desiderio, US Postal Inspection Service (USA), Chris E. Taylor, US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USA), Niamh Nic Daéid University of Dundee (UK)

Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Publisher: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2020Edition: First editionDescription: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 461 pages)ISBN:
  • 9781118962107
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9781118962114 | 9781118962091. | Erscheint auch als: Handbook of trace evidence analysis. Druck-Ausgabe. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, [2020]DDC classification:
  • 363.25/62 23
LOC classification:
  • HV8073.5
DOI: DOI: 10.1002/9781119373438Online resources: Summary: Trace evidence recognition, collection and preservation -- Polarized light microscopy for the trace evidence examiner -- Paints & polymers -- Forensic hair microscopy -- Fibers -- Interpretation of glass evidence -- Interpreting trace evidence.Summary: "Trace evidence is often not visible to the human eye. Therefore, it is typically the least understood and, unfortunately, the most overlooked form of evidence at the crime scene and surprisingly even within the forensic laboratory. Some police officers, scene investigators and laboratory personnel from other sections within the laboratory have a poor understanding of trace evidence. Proper knowledge is essential so that valuable trace evidence does not become lost, contaminated or accidentally transferred to another surface. Such incidents could severely hinder a successful criminal investigation. The goal of this chapter is to provide a foundation of knowledge that will enable successful processing of trace evidence in the forensic field"--PPN: PPN: 173914385XPackage identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-35-UBC | ZDB-35-WIC
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