Practical Forensic Digital Imaging

Patrick Jones is the Forensic Science Laboratory director at Purdue University. In addition to managing two laboratories, he teaches Crime Scene Investigation, Introduction to Forensic Science, Criminalistics Lab, and Advanced Criminalistics Lab. Mr. Jones has more than 34 years of experience in law enforcement, forensics investigation, security, and training. As a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), he has worked on the John Wayne Gacy case, the Larry Eyler case (both serial killers) and the Ed Ling case among many others. He lectures and presents these cases for students and interested groups. Patrick Jones is also currently a White County Indiana Deputy Coroner and is an Indiana State Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator.

I can honestly say that this is not just another forensic sciences book! Patrick’s diverse background, his experiences in the field and the classroom have been translated into a work that not only gets the essential information into the hands of the reader, it does so in a way that readers will find refreshing and intuitive. The book and its sections balance practical considerations with scientific and standards based requirements. The coverage of the topics in each section are clear and concise, and the breadth of coverage of the book is inclusive of what one needs to know about the fundamentals of digital imaging, as it relates to forensics.—Dr. Marcus K. Rogers, Professor/University Faculty Scholar, Fellow of CERIAS, Director - Cyber Forensics Program, Purdue University, from the Foreword" … a ‘‘How To’’ text, simplistic in nature yet thorough in covering highly technical material. … Check it out. You will not regret it."—Journal of Forensic Sciences

• Documentation. The Transition from 35-mm Film to Digital Imaging. Digital Camera Hardware. Digital Imaging. Light. Filters. Macro/Micro Imaging. Law. Enhancement of Images. Footwear and Tire Impressions. Digital Panoramic Camera Scanning. Death Investigation. Morgue Photo Imaging. Taphonomic and Entomological Imaging. Auto Process. Fingerprints. Burglary. Storage of Digital Media. Fire and Arson Scene. Sex Offenses. Trace Evidence and Microscopy. Blood. Ultraviolet and Infrared Imaging. Digital Photo Imaging Microscope. SWGIT. Bibliography. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: Photo I.D. Card. Index.