Strengthening forensic science in the United States : a path forward /

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 need...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Science Community, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science, Technology, and Law, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics
Formato: Documento de Gobierno Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2009.
Temas:
Forensic sciences > United States.
Criminal investigation > United States.
Evidence, Criminal > United States.
Forensic Sciences > trends
Coroners and Medical Examiners > trends
Criminalistique > États-Unis.
Enquêtes criminelles > États-Unis.
Preuve (Droit pénal) > États-Unis.
Criminal investigation
Evidence, Criminal
Forensic sciences
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • The forensic science community and the need for integrated governance
  • The admission of forensic science evidence in litigation law and science
  • The principles of science and interpreting scientific data
  • Descriptions of some forensic science disciplines
  • Improving methods, practice, and performance in forensic science
  • Strengthening oversight of forensic science practice
  • Education and training in forensic science
  • Medical examiner and coroner systems : current and future needs
  • Automated fingerprint identification systems
  • Homeland Security and the forensic science disciplines.

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