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  1. Cartridges and Firearm Identification

    By Robert E. Walker

    At a time when crime scene television shows are all the rage amongst the civilian population, knowledge of firearm forensics is of paramount importance to crime scene analysts, police detectives, and attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Cartridges and Firearm Identification brings...

    Published November 25th 2012 by CRC Press

  2. The Complete Guide to Physical Security

    By Paul R. Baker, Daniel J. Benny

    To adequately protect an organization, physical security must go beyond the "gates, guns, and guards" mentality that characterizes most security programs. Creating a sound security plan involves understanding not only security requirements but also the dynamics of the marketplace, employee issues,...

    Published November 18th 2012 by Auerbach Publications

  3. Racial Profiling

    They Stopped Me Because I'm ------------!

    By Michael L. Birzer

    Many racial minority communities claim profiling occurs frequently in their neighborhoods. Police authorities, for the most part, deny that they engage in racially biased police tactics. A handful of books have been published on the topic, but they tend to offer only anecdotal reports offering...

    Published November 13th 2012 by CRC Press

  4. Lee and Gaensslen's Advances in Fingerprint Technology, Third Edition

    Edited by Robert Ramotowski

    Reflecting new discoveries in fingerprint science, Lee and Gaensslen’s Advances in Fingerprint Technology, Third Edition has been completely updated with new material and nearly double the references contained in the previous edition. The book begins with a detailed review of current, widely used...

    Published October 17th 2012 by CRC Press

  5. Cargo Crime

    Security and Theft Prevention

    By John J. Coughlin

    Cargo crime—including theft, fraud, and the passage of contraband through commercial shipping lanes—poses an enormous threat to security and the economy. By understanding the current methods and operations of those who attack the supply chain, industry professionals can design effective security...

    Published October 7th 2012 by CRC Press

  6. Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation, Second Edition

    By John J. Lentini

    Series: Protocols in Forensic Science

    Knowledge of the science behind fires is critical to understanding a fire’s cause and successfully presenting that determination to the authorities or in litigation. Now in its second edition, Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation focuses on the practical application of scientific principles...

    Published October 1st 2012 by CRC Press

  7. Child Abuse and its Mimics in Skin and Bone

    By B. G. Brogdon, Tor Shwayder, Jamie Elifritz

    Of all children reported to child protective services for suspected maltreatment in any form, the percentage of substantiated cases of actual physical abuse is quite small. There are a number of dermatological or radiologically demonstrable musculoskeletal lesions that have been, or could be...

    Published September 19th 2012 by CRC Press

  8. Forensic Anthropology

    An Introduction

    Edited by MariaTeresa A. Tersigni-Tarrant, Natalie R. Shirley

    The field of forensic anthropology has evolved dramatically in the past 40 years, as technological advances have led to new research initiatives and extended applications. This robust, dynamic, and international field has grown to include interdisciplinary research, continually improving...

    Published September 18th 2012 by CRC Press

  9. Effective Expert Witnessing, Fifth Edition

    Practices for the 21st Century

    By Jack V. Matson

    The testimony of an expert witness can lead to success or failure in cases that hinge on the presentation’s impact on a jury. Effective Expert Witnessing, Fifth Edition: Practices for the 21st Century explores the fundamentals of litigation, trial preparation, courtroom presentation, and the...

    Published August 29th 2012 by CRC Press

  10. Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs

    From Science to Scene

    By Susan M. Stejskal

    Death, Decomposition, and Detector Dogs: From Science to Scene is designed to help police investigators and Human Remains Detection K9 handlers understand the basics of forensic taphonomy (decomposition) and how to most effectively use a human remains detection (HRD) K9 as a locating tool. The book...

    Published August 26th 2012 by CRC Press