Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition

Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition is the only workbook which directly supports and cross-references methodology and terminology presented in Ross Gardner and Donna Krouskup's perennial best-seller Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigations, Third Edition. The workbook serves as supporting material offering hands-on activities to supplement theories and methodologies within the text as well as updated activities to support the new material presented in the Third Edition.

As the number of forensic academic programs within the United States continue to grow--and the textbook continues to be a go-to standard in the field--the workbook remains an invaluable reference for academics, forensic training providers, and law enforcement training programs. The detailed Instructor's Manual (IM) lends itself not only to experts who have utilized these procedures before but also to the novice and student who may be introduced to these topics in a classroom setting for the first time. The workbook conducts over 30 activities with detailed instructions, concept overviews, and reflective post-lab questions. Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition continues to stand as the best workbook on the market, addressing foundational principles in a hands-on manner while directly correlating to the concepts addressed in the Gardner and Krouskup textbook.

Christine R. Ramirez is the coordinator of the Texas Forensic Science Academy within the Texas A&M University System's Texas Engineering Extension Service in College Station, Texas. She is an active instructor of crime scene investigation, evidence processing, friction ridge development, and bloodstain pattern analysis. She has developed forensic science courses and served as a subject matter expert for forensic science training manuals. Ms. Ramirez served as the senior crime scene investigator in the crime laboratory of one of the largest sheriff's offices in Texas. She currently holds a Master Peace Officer license from the state of Texas, with seventeen years of investigative experience. She is a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst by the International Association for Identification and is a court-qualified expert in bloodstain pattern analysis and latent print examination. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Ms. Ramirez is a member of the International Association for Identification, Texas Division of the International Association for Identification, and International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.

Casie L. Parish-Fisher is currently assistant professor of forensic science in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program at St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science. She completed her Master's of Science degree in DNA profiling at the University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England, and is currently matriculating on her PhD in research topics relating to DNA analysis. She is coeditor of a sui generis anthology titled Pioneering Research in Forensic Science (Lewiston-Queenston-Lampeter: Edwin Mellen Press, 2009) with colleagues from St. Edward's University, Dr. David M. Horton and instructor Michelle Y. Richter. She is a member of the International Association for Identification and the Texas Division of the International Association for Identification where she is a member of the board of directors and serves on the program committee, the host committee, and as chair of the student membership committee.

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Evaluating the Interpretive Value of Evidence
1.2 CSI Effect
1.3 Crime Scene Examination: Methodology and Integrity Issues

Chapter 2 The Nature of Physical Evidence
2.1 Identifying Characteristics of Evidence
2.2 Evidence Processing
2.3 Mechanical Fit through Evidence Reconstruction
2.4 Evidence Collection and Packaging
2.5 Chain of Custody

Chapter 3 Actions of the Initial Responding Officer
3.1 Creating a Crime Scene Control Log

Chapter 4 Processing Methodology
4.1 Utilizing a Descriptive Set in Evidence Documentation

Chapter 5 Assessing the Scene
5.1 Establishing Crime Scene Perimeters
5.2 Conducting Crime Scene Searches

Chapter 6 Crime Scene Photography
6.1 Photography in Manual Mode
6.2 Capturing Range Photographs
6.3 Documenting a Crime Scene

Chapter 7 Crime Scene Sketching and Mapping
7.1 Measuring with English and Metric Rulers
7.2 Creating an Indoor Sketch
7.3 Creating an Outdoor Sketch
7.4 Sketching a Crime Scene

Chapter 8 Narrative Descriptions: Crime Scene Notes and Reports
8.1 Creating a Field Note Document Template

Chapter 9 Light Technology in Crime Scene Processing
9.1 Scene Processing with an ALS
9.2 Photographing Fluorescent Evidence

Chapter 10 Basic Skills for Scene Processing: Fingerprint Evidence
10.1 Capturing Examination-Quality Fingerprints
10.2 Fingerprint Pattern Examination
10.3 Cyanoacrylate Ester Fuming and Fingerprint Powder
10.4 Fluorescent Powder Processing
10.5 Post CA Fuming: Fluorescent Dye Stain Processing (Basic Yellow 40)
10.6 Fingerprint Development on Adhesive Tape: Crystal Violet Post Lab Questions
10.7 Fingerprint Development on Adhesive Tape: Sticky Side Powder
10.8 Fingerprint Development on Absorbent Substrates: Iodine
10.9 Fingerprint Development on Absorbent Surfaces: Ninhydrin
10.10 Print Development with Small Particle Reagent
10.11 Recovering Fingerprints from Burned Items

Chapter 11 Basic Skills for Scene Processing: Impression Evidence11.1 Impression Casting: Dental Stone
11.2 Impression Casting: Mikrosil
11.3 Print Lifting: Gelatin Lifter
11.4 Collecting Known Standards: Footwear Standards

Chapter 12 Shooting Scenes: Evidence and Documentation
12.1 Application of Firearms and Ballistics Terminology
12.2 Who Gets the Assignment?
12.3 Wound Identification

Chapter 13 Applying Bloodstain Pattern Analysis at the Crime Scene
13.1 Determining Directionality of Bloodstains
13.2 Determining Angle of Impact
13.3 Creation and Analysis of Impact Angles
13.4 False-Positive Exercise
13.5 Presumptive Tests

Chapter 14 Special Scene Considerations
14.1 The Scientific Method in Fire Investigation by Kenneth Wilson, Fire Marshal, Azle, Texas
14.2 The Value of Fire Patterns and Fire Signs by Kenneth Wilson, Fire Marshal, Azle, Texas
14.3 Burial Recovery

Chapter 15 The Body as a Crime Scene
15.1 The Body by Marissa Valencia, Deputy Chief Investigator, Travis
County Medical Examiner’s Office, Austin, Texas
15.2 Entomology

Chapter 16 The Role of Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction
16.1 Journal Article Review
16.2 The Scientific Method
16.3 Flowcharting Event Segments