The science of crime scenes
Chapter 1
Preserving the frozen moment
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Chapter 2
The invisible world of trace evidence
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Chapter 3
Decoding the biological blueprint
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Chapter 4
Toolmarks, digital trails, and ballistics
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Master of The science of crime scenes
Ch 1 · Preserving the frozen moment
Fun Fact
Evidence trails: A single missing signature on an evidence log can ruin years of detective work by making crucial DNA proof inadmissible in court.
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Glossary
forensic photography (noun)
The process of producing photographic evidence for use in a court of law. In the 1800s, Alphonse Bertillon pioneered systematic methods to document French crime scenes using this medium.
The process of producing photographic evidence for use in a court of law. In the 1800s, Alphonse Bertillon pioneered systematic methods to document French crime scenes using this medium.
Quiz
What is the primary purpose of dividing an indoor crime scene into 'zones'?
Fun Fact
Locard's principle: Edmond Locard founded the world's first police crime laboratory in Lyon, France, in 1910.
Quiz
Which tool is traditionally used to establish the physical boundary of a crime scene?
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In what year did Edmond Locard establish the first official police crime laboratory?