The forensic examination and interpretation of tool marks /
The Forensic Examination and Interpretation of Tool Marks brings together key techniques and developments in the field of tool marks in forensic science and explains clearly how tool mark analysis can be used within forensic investigation. The purpose of this book is to bring together as much of thi...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex :
John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
2013.
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| Series: | Essentials of forensic science (Forensic Science Society)
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- Title Page; Copyright; About the Authors; David Baldwin; John Birkett; Owen Facey; Gilleon Rabey; Series Foreword; Essentials of Forensic Science; Foreword; Preface; About the Companion Website; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Overview of contents; 1.2 A brief history of tool marks; 1.3 General aspects of marks' comparison; 1.4 Training requirements for examiners; 1.5 Good forensic practice; 1.6 Examination and comparison strategy; 1.7 Environment and equipment; 1.8 Quality assurance; 1.9 A brief summary
- Chapter 4: Initial Laboratory Examination4.1 General preliminaries; 4.2 Mainly impressed marks; 4.3 Mainly dynamic marks; 4.4 Saw marks; 4.5 Post-mortem samples; 4.6 Alphanumeric punches; 4.7 Using tool marks for intelligence purposes; References; Chapter 5: Detailed Laboratory Examination; 5.1 First considerations; 5.2 Presentation of material to the comparator; 5.3 Impressed marks; 5.4 Marks with striations; 5.5 Saw marks; 5.6 Specialised marks; 5.7 Other considerations; References
- Chapter 6: Interpretation and Evaluation6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Considerations as the laboratory examination progresses; 6.3 Other considerations; 6.4 Verification; 6.5 After the examination; 6.6 Quality assurance; References; Chapter 7: Manufacturing Marks: Involving Tool Mark Related Examinations; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Screws; 7.3 Insulated cable; 7.4 Copied coins; 7.5 Security ties/tags; Reference; Chapter 8: Physical Fits: Involving Tool Mark Related Examinations; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Scene examination
- 8.3 Categories of physical fit and laboratory examination8.4 Evaluation; Chapter 9: Plastic Film Examinations; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The ‘blown film’ process; 9.3 Laboratory considerations; 9.4 Laboratory examination and evaluation; References; Chapter 10: Summary; References; Glossary; Supplemental Images; Index
