The standout feature of this text is the extensive use of color photography and diagrams. Crime scene investigation is inherently visual, and Plotkin understands this. Instead of describing evidence collection techniques solely through text, the book provides high-quality images of:
Real-world examples to apply theoretical concepts. The standout feature of this text is the
Currently serves as a full-time faculty member at Miami Dade College in Crime Scene Technology. Currently serves as a full-time faculty member at
Includes a brand-new chapter on Investigating Bones on a Scene (Chapter 17) and updated terminology from the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC). Why Professionals Use This Resource This version is widely available as a used
: Published in by Pearson. This version is widely available as a used paperback or in digital formats.
The text provides a systematic approach to crime scene processing and evidence analysis:
Spent nearly 21 years with the North Miami Police Department, investigating thousands of cases.