Careers In Fingerprint And Trace Analysis

Looks at fingerprint and trace analysis and how forensic scientists use these techniques to help capture criminals, and also provides information about the training and education necessary to work in the field and the careers available in these areas.

Looks at fingerprint and trace analysis and how forensic scientists use these techniques to help capture criminals, and also provides information about the training and education necessary to work in the field and the careers available in these areas.

Discusses solving crimes with forensic ballistics, the techniques used, preparation for working in forensic ballistics, and building a career in forensic ballistics.

Looks at explosives and arson investigation and how the techniques are used to help capture criminals, and also provides information about the training and education necessary to work in the field and what career opportunities are available.

Looks at medical examiners and how they use their training and skills to help capture criminals, and also provides information about the training and education necessary to become a medical examiner and what career opportunities are open to them.

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Introduces the fascinating world of fingerprint analysis.

The "CSI effect" has brought an explosion of interest in the forensic sciences, leading to the development of new programs in universities across the world. While dozens of professional texts on the science of fingerprint analysis are available, few are designed specifically for students. An essential learning tool for classes in fingerprinting and impression evidence, Fundamentals of Fingerprint Analysis takes students from an understanding of the historical background of fingerprint evidence to seeing how it plays out in a present-day courtroom. Using a pedagogical format, with each chapter building on the previous one, the book is divided into three sections. The first explains the history and theory of fingerprint analysis, fingerprint patterns and classification, and the concept of biometrics—the practice of using unique biological measurements or features to identify individuals. The second section discusses forensic light sources and physical and chemical processing methods. Section Three covers fingerprint analysis with chapters on documentation, crime scene processing, fingerprint and palm print comparisons, and courtroom testimony. Designed for classroom use, each chapter contains key terms, learning objectives, a chapter summary, and review questions to test students’ assimilation of the material. Ample diagrams, case studies, and photos demonstrate concepts in a way that prepares students for working actual cases.