Crime Scene Processing

Catalog description

Introduces techniques of crime scene processing and crime laboratory requirements. Recognition of evidence; legal requirements; chain of custody and procedures essential to the safeguarding of such evidence as hair and fibers; wood; glass and soils; body fluids; fingerprints and various types of impressions; drugs and ballistics. Crime scene processing in terms of sketching, diagramming, photographing and videotaping are also covered. Use of various tools and equipment are used including computer programs. Preparations of basic laboratory tests and reports for presentation at trial are also covered.