Scientific protocols for forensic examination of clothing

The first book of its kind, this text describes and discusses the forensic examination of clothing exhibits in criminal cases. It examines the ramifications of the new science of DNA profiling and its effect on the screening approachto clothing examination. Coverage includes information on protocols, procedures, and philosophy; preliminary assessment; examination; testing and sampling;quality assurance and control; and the significance of results. Author Jane Moira Taupin has testified as a forensic expert over 130 times, including 30 murder trials. Chesterene Cwiklik is a founder of the Pacific Coast Forensic Science Institute. Their combined expertise makes this text a much-needed resource for all those who examine clothing items and those who interpret any subsequent findings.

• ISBN: 978-1-4200-6821-4
• Editorial: CRC Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 248
• Fecha Publicación: 22/11/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés