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DNA and Property Crime Scene Investigation : Forensic Evidence and Law Enforcement.

Traditionally, forensic investigation has not been fully utilized in the investigation of property crime. This ground-breaking book examines the experiences of patrol officers, command staff, detectives, and chiefs as they navigate the expectations of forensic evidence in criminal cases, specificall...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Makin, David Alan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Florence : Taylor and Francis, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 A Series of Questions; A Brief History; Where It Started; The Broader Aim; Why Property Crime Scenes?; The Study; Structuring A Theoretical and Practical Analysis; Chapter 2 Transition the Lens; Philosophical Justification; Practical Justification; Conclusion; Chapter 3 Forensic Science and the Criminal Justice System; Early History of Forensics Within the Police Service; The Science of DNA; History of DNA in Criminal Justice; Forensic Technology: Generational Improvements.
  • Forensic Technology: The Costs of ProcessingForensic Technology: From Technician to Robot; Forensic Technology: Issues of Accountability; Conclusion; Chapter 4 The Police Organization, Forensics, and the Investigation Process; The Investigative Process with DNA Evidence; Officer Training; Technology Development and Implementation within the Police Service; Criminal NonSpecialization and Sex Offenders; Statutes of Limitations and Property Crime; Shifting the Burden; Conclusion; Chapter 5 Collecting Genetic Forensic Evidence; Buccal Swabs; Sexual Assault Examination Kit (SAEK); Blood Swabs.
  • Wearer Samples (Items Worn By a Person)Touch Samples (Items Touched By a Person); Conclusion; Chapter 6 Research Methodology; Design Overview; Limitations of Design Study; Conclusion; Chapter 7 Research Findings; Stakeholder Interview Results; National Survey Results; Mixed-Methods Analysis; Chapter 8 Where Do We Go from Here?; Looking Forward: Challenging the Dominant Paradigm of Police Practice; Looking Forward: The Lab and the Lab Technicians; Policy Recommendations; Research Strengths and Limitations; Direction of Future Research; Conclusion; Chapter 9 A Police Chief's Perspective.