2nd Edition
Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition
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
Biography
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.
