Practical Crime Scene Investigations for Hot Zones

AvJacqueline T. Fish,Edward W. Wallace Jr.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

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The second edition of Practical Crime Scene Investigations for Hot Zones is fully updated—featuring new case examples and novel ways to respond to and document cases—garnered from lessons-learned and real-word field experience over the last fifteen years.From accidents, to violent attacks, to climate change, the events that create hazardous situations often exceed our ability to adequately prepare a civilian population. Despite this, we do have the capability to train and strengthen first responders for the absolute worst days of their lives. This book presents scientifically proven methodologies for the identification, documentation, collection, packaging, and decontamination processes necessary to ensure the health and safety of first responders during emergencies they encounter daily. The number of hazardous environmental incidents increases annually, and today’s responders are faced with such ongoing challenges every day. Firefighters, police officers, EMS responders, Hazmat team members, incident commanders, soldiers and military officials—and many more civilians—will continue to face incidents that threaten security, health, and safety. This book will help professionals safely complete investigations and ensure that the laboratory analysts, who receive forensic evidence, are knowledgeable about the potential hazards of each piece of evidence they examine in the crime laboratory.An example of tragedy in today’s world is the explosion on May 26, 2026, when a chemical tank at a Washington manufacturing plant ruptured and imploded, killing 11 workers and releasing hazardous chemicals into the environment. More than 40 first responders reported to the scene and on-site decon had to take place before victims could be taken to the hospital. Increasingly these types of incidents are occurring – and the responders are the ones who need the information in this book!Practical Crime Scene Investigations for Hot Zones continues to be a one-stop reference providing practical information to process scenes, and keep responders informed and personnel safe from the many hazards they could encounter on the job.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-19
Mått:178 x 254 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations
Antal sidor:352
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041105053

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Brottsutredning och kriminalteknik inom Samhälle och politik
Politisk aktivism inom Samhälle och politik
Farmakologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Dr. Jacqueline T. Fish has invested more than 45 years in the field of Criminal Justice. From serving as a law enforcement officer to realizing her dream of becoming a college professor, Dr. Fish has focused on Crime Scene Investigation and Forensics throughout her career. Recognized as one of the first Senior Crime Scene Analysts by the International Association of Identification (1980), Dr. Fish has led the way in training and education of police officers.Mr. Edward William Wallace Jr. served the NYPD for over 20 years and retired in April 2004. During his tenure with the NYPD, Mr. Wallace performed various law enforcement duties including, Crime Scene Investigator, and Counter Terrorism Investigator. Mr. Wallace held the coveted NYPD rank of Detective First Grade. Mr. Wallace spent 15 years in Crime Scene Investigations and investigated 2656 crimes scenes including both World Trade Center Attacks, the October 2001 Anthrax Attack, and has given testimony as a forensic expert in 398 trials.Robert N. Stout has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and hazardous materials. His law enforcement experience includes serving as sergeant for the Virginia State Police, deputy/paramedic for the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office, and in motor carrier safety/hazardous material team/environmental crimes investigations for the Virginia State Police. Additionally, he has served as a course developer and lead instructor at Louisiana State University (LSU) in the National Center For Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT), vetted as a course developer and lead instructor for the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service in the Antiterrorism Assistance Program (ATAP), course developer and instructor at the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (CVCJA), and as a professor of criminal Justice at the Central Virginia Community College (CVCC).

Innehållsförteckning

1. The Need 2. The Threats 3. Laws and Regulations 4. The Protection 5. The Differences 6. The Equipment 7. The Personnel (Members) 8. The Recon 9. The Documentation 10. The Screening 11. Collection, Processing, and Packaging of CBRNE/TIC Evidence 12. Collection, Processing, and Packaging of Conventional Forensic Evidence 13. Decontamination 14. The Crime Scene Wrap-Up