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In a world profoundly influenced by popular media programs, the real-life duties and complexities involved in crime scene investigation are often misrepresented and misunderstood. The revised and updated second edition of An Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation serves to eliminate warped impressions and to clearly identify and accurately explain the crime scene investigative process, components, methods, and procedures. This comprehensive introductory text exposes readers to the day-to-day aspects of crime scene processing, and describes in detail the crime scene investigator responsibilities. The history related to crime scene investigation, theory, ethics, social impact, training, and educational issues are thoroughly explored as well. New and Key Features of the Second Edition: - New full-color design enhances the photos and illustrations, creating a more visually engaging experience for students! - Provides increased coverage of ethics to offer students a well-rounded introduction to the subject. - Presents straightforward and scientifically supported procedures that explain how to accurately and efficiently document what has been left behind at the scene of a crime. - Provides an in-depth look at the CSI world through over 100 photographs, illustrations, and short narrative segments that will guide the reader through investigations. - Effectively covers a variety of investigations such as burglary, homicide, sex crimes, drug cases, hazardous materials situations, arson, and more.

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Vehicle Rescue and Extrication: Principles and Practice to NFPA 1006 and 1670, Second Edition meets and exceeds all the job performance requirements outlined in Chapter 8: Vehicle Rescue from the 2017 Edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications. This new edition separates the content by chapter at the awareness, operations and technician levels by so you can achieve the level of proficiently that best meets the needs of your department. In addition, this text covers all the objectives in Chapter 8: Vehicle Search and Rescue from NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 Edition enabling rescue organizations to deliver all levels of vehicle rescue successfully in their jurisdictions.

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Incidents in Terrorism - Boxed text providing background on terrorist events involving weapons of mass casualties. Incidents Involving Chemicals - Boxed text providing background on non-terrorist incidents involving chemicals. In-hosp