An updated edition of a classic text, this is the best all-around text book on crime scene investigation. This edition is required reading for the IAI Crime Scene Certification Level I.

New Topics in Seventh Edition

Topics include check-off lists for investigators, new case studies with photographs, discussion of new areas of technology — image processing, lasers, computer-based crime scene drawing and DNA testing, examination of expert testimony and various changes in crime scene processes resulting from the O.J. Simpson homicide trial.

©2000, hard cover, 552 pages

This interactive training CD-ROM summarizes the critical concepts that are detailed in Fisher’s text of the same name. The CD presents scenario-based interactions within virtual crime scenes and offers activities and exercises with instant feedback. Each section follows the outline of Fisher’s text, and contains short quizzes to test comprehension. The CD also serves as an aid for court testimony, providing information for investigators, expert witnesses, and attorneys.

Written by a renowned authority on forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigations, and clear explanations of the techniques, abilities and limitations of the modern crime laboratory.

This comprehensive book contains more than 30 chapters of information pertaining to almost every aspect of a crime scene investigation, from preservation of the actual crime scene to criminal psychology to courtroom testimony. It also includes several studies of historic criminal cases. This edition includes a study guide, making it an excellent resource for instructors, trainers or simply for personal review. This book is required reading for the IAI Crime Scene Certification Level I.

©2000, soft cover, 843 pages

This guide, First Unit Responder: A Guide to Physical Evidence Collection for Patrol Officers, was created to help with the planning of the essential functions of determining who does what at the crime scene and in which order. There are chapters on fingerprints at the crime scene and courtroom testimony. This is a great book for instructors or training officers because there are test questions at the end of each chapter with explanations of the correct answers. 1999. Softcover, 98 pages.

This comprehensive, in-depth handbook guides the crime scene investigator or technician through the fine details of nearly every type of crime scene.

The book is separated into the steps of the crime scene investigation process, beginning with the elements of crime scene management and the general procedures of crime scene investigation, and proceding into crime scene documentation, collection and preservation of evidence, the use of field tests and reagents, techniques for special scene investigations such as clandestine labs, fires and explosions, and crime scene reconstructions.

New technology is covered in this book as well, including computer crimes and the use of computers to enhance a crime scene investigation. One chapter in the book is dedicated exclusively to "logic trees" (sequential flow charts on various types of crimes and the investigatory process).

An extensive appendix, as well as case studies of several of Dr. Lee's more notable cases are included for reference and training purposes.

This book is an excellent addition to any library, and is an outstanding source of information for any beginning or advanced crime scene investigator.

©2001, hardcover, 416 pages

Covering a broad array of practices, studies and facets of crime scene investigation, this text gives the patrol officer or investigator an understanding of what can be done in a thorough investigation with evidence at the crime scene. New to this edition are profiles of working professionals in the field that give students a better sense of what is required to specialize in a particular area of forensic profession. It includes many new processes and current success stories, making it more competitive and interesting.

©2001, soft cover, 102 pages

Up-to-date and student-friendly, the sixth edition of this popular text is designed to provide an analytical understanding of the investigative process and its challenges in the 21st century. It smoothly merges the theoretical and the proven practical aspects of crime detection and solution, from a historical perspective to future possibilities. Each commonly encountered crime is discussed in terms of current status, offender characteristics, and investigative techniques. This introductory text assumes no prior police experience and can be used by in-service personnel as an excellent reference tool.

©2004, hard cover, 640 pages