Essential principles of forensic science for core crime scene evidence collection and evaluation concisely written by expert in the field Suzanne Bell, PhD from Los Alamos National Laboratory, then professor at Eastern Washington University and Chair of the National Commission on Forensic Science. The wealth of answers in this 6-page, color-coded outline format, including diagrams and photos cannot be missed for those studying in this field or for the serious and curious true crime fans looking for the facts about crime scene investigation. QuickStudy guides are proven to improve retention, test scores and act as a refresher for those professionals beyond study. Also buy her Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology guide to dig even deeper into evidence analysis and ad these powerful and simple-to-use tools to your library for a price so low it’s a crime.
6 page reference guide includes:

Key Concepts, Data & Results
Historical Figures
Bias & Human Error
Interface with the US Legal System
Crime Scenes
- Processing & Evidence Collection
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA)
Pattern Evidence
- Successive Classification
- Fingerprints
- Firearms & Toolmarks
- Tread Pattern
Medicolegal Death Investigation
Biological Evidence
- Types of Fluids
- Presumptive/Screening Testing
- Genetic Marker Systems
- DNA Typing
Chemical Evidence
- Seized Drug Analysis
- Toxicology
- Fire Debris Analysis
- Explosives
Trace Evidence
- Trace & Transfer Evidence
- Microscopy
- Analysis
- Types of Trace Evidence
Other Forensic Disciplines
- Questioned Document Examination
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Entomology
- Forensic Engineering
- Computer Forensics
- Behavioral Science