Fire and Arson Scene Evidence


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A Guide to Fire Investigation


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Practical Fire and Arson Investigation


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This bestselling second edition introduces new case studies to illustrate concepts explained in the text and includes information about eliminating accidental causes of fires and investigating fatal fires. Additional information on studies in bloodstain evidence found at fire scenes is presented as well. The book also addresses the National Fire Protection Association Standards 921, regarding proper fire investigation procedures, and NFPA Standards 1033, Fire Investigator Qualifications. The NFPA Standards are the recognized standards in the industry, and are essential information for all fire investigators, from rookies to veterans.




Crime Scene Investigation


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This is a guide to recommended practices for crime scene investigation. The guide is presented in five major sections, with sub-sections as noted: (1) Arriving at the Scene: Initial Response/Prioritization of Efforts (receipt of information, safety procedures, emergency care, secure and control persons at the scene, boundaries, turn over control of the scene and brief investigator/s in charge, document actions and observations); (2) Preliminary Documentation and Evaluation of the Scene (scene assessment, "walk-through" and initial documentation); (3) Processing the Scene (team composition, contamination control, documentation and prioritize, collect, preserve, inventory, package, transport, and submit evidence); (4) Completing and Recording the Crime Scene Investigation (establish debriefing team, perform final survey, document the scene); and (5) Crime Scene Equipment (initial responding officers, investigator/evidence technician, evidence collection kits).




Analysis and Interpretation of Fire Scene Evidence


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Ongoing advances in arson detection tools and techniques increase the importance of scientific evidence in related court proceedings. In order to assemble an airtight case, investigators and forensic scientists need a resource that assists them in properly conducting the chemical analysis and interpretation of physical evidence found at scenes of s







Practical Homicide Investigation Checklist and Field Guide


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This book provides protocols for suicide and equivocal death investigation, police action shooting investigations and a homicide supervisor's checklist. It contains state-of-the-art anatomical graphics in full color to assist the investigator in describing any injuries or wounds to the body.




Field Guide for Fire Investigators


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NFPA's Field Guide is your direct link to the information you need to conduct thorough and accurate investigations! As a fire investigator, your job is to provide answers as to origin and cause. NFPA's Field Guide for Fire Investigators is like having your own personal assistant on hand to locate the facts and figures for you. Save time and get better results with a compact reference library in a single volume! Need to know the phone number for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms? Or the heat release rate or ignition temperature of a particular material? How about which symbol to use for specific fire protection equipment in your scene sketch? Just reach for your Field Guide. This substantive resource has tables, charts, lists, art, and more from the most respected references in the field, including...NFPA 921 and NFPA 170 NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering Data is organized into sections for fast and easy information retrieval!Complete backup is provided for every phase of the investigation process: Before Going to the Fire Scene Fire Scene Documentation and Analysis Building Construction and Systems Information for the Fire Investigator SI Units and Conversion Tables Cover your information needs with the Field Guide for Fire Investigators. Fire investigators, insurance personnel, fire NFPA's Field Guide is your direct link to the information you need to conduct thorough and accurate investigations! As a fire investigator, your job is to provide answers as to origin and cause. NFPA's Field Guide for Fire Investigators is like having your own personal assistant on hand to locate the facts and figures for you. Save time and get better results with a compact reference library in a single volume! Need to know the phone number for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms? Or the heat release rate or ignition temperature of a particular material? How about which symbol to use for specific fire protection equipment in your scene sketch? Just reach for your Field Guide for answers to these questions, information on building construction and systems, and much more!This substantive resource has tables, charts, lists, art, and more from the most respected references in the field, including NFPA 921 and NFPA 170, NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook, and the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering. Data is organized into sections for fast and easy information retrieval, and complete backup is provided for every phase of the investigation process. From pre-arrival activities to documentation and analysis, this guide has you covered! Cover your information needs with the Field Guide for Fire Investigators. Fire investigators, insurance personnel, fire officers, and attorneys should all add this resource to their tools of the trade! and attorneys should all add this resource to their tools of the trade!




Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States


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Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.