{"product_id":"csi-for-the-first-responder-paperback-softback","title":"CSI for the First Responder - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritical to the successful apprehension and prosecution of criminals, the job of collecting evidence at a crime scene requires knowledge, technical skills, patience, and perseverance. Often this task falls on just one individual — the officer on routine patrol duties who is the first to arrive at the scene of a crime. Written by an expert with seventeen years experience in law enforcement, \u003cstrong\u003eCSI for the First Responder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a succinct guide on how to secure, search, identify, document, collect, and preserve physical evidence essential for solving a case and making the evidence stand up in court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA practical, hands-on resource to all aspects of crime scene investigation, this book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe approach to the scene\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecuring the scene\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSearching for and identifying evidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocumenting the evidence through notes and reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotography and videotape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSketches and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollection and preservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe investigative value of different types of evidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTestimony and presenting evidence in court \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhanced with real-life examples, the book presents case studies implementing the described techniques. The case studies include examples of successful scene security and documentation as well as cautionary tales of erroneous practices with lessons learned. Also included with this book is a\u003cem\u003e Quick Reference Guide\u003c\/em\u003e on the downloadable resources, which can be downloaded to patrol car laptops or printed and kept in a pocket for easy access. Spanning the entire scope of a case from initial discovery of evidence to courtroom presentation, this one-stop resource enables law enforcement to nail down the evidence they need to prove the crime and get the conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45576226242798,"sku":"9781439819227","price":74.39,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9781439819227.jpg?v=1720967942","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/csi-for-the-first-responder-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}