Books in the Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations series

Describes the methods used worldwide to recover and identify footwear impressions from the scene of a crime. This book includes information on recovery procedures and materials such as lifting, photography and casting; chemical enhancement; updated information about footwear manufacturing; and footwear sizing.

Part of the "Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations" series, this book details advanced applied techniques for conducting a fire and arson investigation. It includes chapters on determining origin and cause, eliminating accidental fire causes, investigating fatal fires and vehicular fires, and documenting the fire/crime scene.

Written by a former DA investigator, this handy field guide follows the successful format of Vernon Gebertha (TM)s Practical Homicide Investigation: Checklist and Field Guide. Using techniques perfected during the authora (TM)s many years as an investigator, this guide features simple, step-by-step instructions for investigating cold homicides. The book is designed for use by cold case squads in any precinct, no matter how large or small the department. The book features a specific investigation matrix, contains investigation steps in a bulleted format for rapid reference, and includes a multitude of critical tips, including how to interact with the media.

Combines directions for the old tried and true methods of photographic documentation (cameras, films, lighting sources) with analyses of the methods used in the practice (video, thermography,digital imaging). This book discusses the 'how-to' of basic photography, and shows the essentials of videography.

Gives information on digital imaging in the forensic sciences. Written at a basic level, this book begins with an introduction to technical aspects of digital photo imaging, hardware, and storage of media, light, and filters. It presents information on 35mm cameras for comparison, and also covers photographic evidence in the context of law.

The felonious activities of prisoners reach out into society every day. These inmates run lucrative drug operations, hire contract murders, and commit a multitude of criminal offenses from inside the walls of our prisons. This book gives advice on how to handle crime in a community in which 100 per cent of the population are convicted felons.

This book provides police investigators and homicide detectives with a practical method of analyzing 911 homicide calls to uncover the truth. A structured analysis of 911 homicide calls can directly aid in developing investigative leads, planning interviews and solving cases. Case examples present proven, reliable methods as to when a caller is telling the truth or not. This book lays out a framework to analyze the call to determine truth from fiction. Every member of the investigative team, from call-taker to first responder, investigator, coroner¿s investigators, and prosecutor, can contribute to the success of investigations through their knowledge of 911 call analysis.