While there are numerous books on crime scene investigation and the
processing of crime scenes, few focus on the processing of vehicles.
Whether the crime took place in the car or the car was used to transport
the suspect or victim--and, as such, is a secondary scene--investigating
vehicles presents several unique challenges.
Processing Vehicles Used in Violent Crimes for Forensic Evidence fills
this void providing the technical instruction sorely needed in this area
of crime scene investigation. The book is geared not only to
investigators who process vehicles involved in general crimes but also
with a specific focus on violent crimes. Coverage includes details as to
how investigators should document the vehicle in a logical and
methodical manner that is easily understood and replicated for various
scenes. By identifying the unique challenges caused by working in the
tight quarters of a vehicle--especially in photographing the vehicle,
the evidence within it, and how to best find, collect, document, and
preserve the evidence--the author provides a unique reference for
investigators. Special attention is paid to documenting shooting
incidents, the proper detailing and documentation of bullet
trajectories, bloodstain documentation, and processing vehicles for
other biological, impression, and physical evidence.
Key Features
- Presents crime scene collection and preservation techniques and
methodology specific to vehicle-related considerations
- Outlines the unique challenges, and step-by-step procedural
requirements, necessary to conduct a vehicle or vehicle-related scene
investigation
- Addresses types of various evidence for vehicles--including
fingerprint, blood, DNA, bullet and casing, and fire debris--which are
common primary or secondary crime scenes
While the book is geared toward crime scene investigators and forensic
technicians who process vehicles used in crimes, it will be an
invaluable resource for criminal justice and forensic science students,
attorneys, death investigators, fire investigators, accident scene
investigators, and scene reconstructionists.
