Forensic Evidence Management: From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom

Evidence management has become essential for law enforcement, and this book provides best practices for forensic science entities to maintain chain of custody and evidence integrity. It covers biological, chemical, trace, firearm, toolmark, fingerprint, and other types of evidence recovered at crime scenes and concludes with a chapter on ethics, bias, and ethical practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 191 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Evidence management has emerged as a vital aspect within the law enforcement community, with profound implications for criminal investigators and the effective management of evidence. In this regard, I firmly believe that this book holds immense value in providing invaluable assistance to criminal investigators and serving as a valuable resource for efficient evidence management.

The advancements in technology and technical applications have further heightened the significance of crime scene investigations. Crime scene investigators must now ensure that evidence is meticulously collected, documented, packaged, and stored in a manner that maximizes the potential for laboratories to extract meaningful insights and conclusions from the evidence provided.

Forensic Evidence Management: From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom serves as a comprehensive guide, offering best practices policies and guidelines for forensic science entities and their employees to uphold the integrity of evidence throughout the entire process of collection, storage, preservation, and processing. The primary focus of the book is to address the challenges and complexities associated with evidence handling and analysis within forensic laboratories, particularly. By drawing upon the expertise of esteemed forensic experts, the book provides valuable insights and recommendations for best practices in evidence handling, analysis, and interpretation.

The scope of evidence covered in this text encompasses a wide range of types, including biological, chemical, trace, firearm, toolmark, fingerprint, and numerous other forms recovered at crime scenes. The book concludes with a chapter dedicated to ethics, bias, and ethical practices in evidence handling within the field and laboratory analysis.

To enhance the learning experience, a Test Bank and PowerPointTM slides are readily available for download from the Taylor & Francis ancillary Web site for qualifying course adopters.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367778798