1st Edition

DNA and Property Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Evidence and Law Enforcement

By David Makin Copyright 2014
242 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Traditionally, forensic investigation has not been fully utilized in the investigation of property crime. This ground-breaking book examines the experiences of patrol officers, command staff, detectives, and chiefs as they navigate the expectations of forensic evidence in criminal cases, specifically property crimes cases. DNA and Property Crime Scene Investigation looks at the current state of... Read more
Foreword by Larry S. Miller A Series of Questions Transition the Lens Forensics Science and the Criminal Justice System The Police Organization, Forensics, and the Investigation Process Collecting Genetic Forensic Evidence Research Methodology Research Findings Where Do We Go From Here A Police Chief’s Perspective

Biography

David A. Makin, Ph.D., is a Research Fellow in the Washington State Institute for Criminal Justice. Over the last 10 years, he has studied the relationship between technology and criminal justice institutions. During this period, he has studied technology integration and diffusion of a range of technology solutions within police agencies and communities including closed-circuit television, body-worn cameras, crime analysis, social networking, and digital literacy. He is also an educational consultant assisting clients in the public and private sectors on developing public safety, criminal justice, and technology related curriculum and training material.