Developed by crime scene experts, this comprehensive, step-by-step guide leads law enforcement through the crucial, first phase of the justice process.
This handbook is intended as a guide to recommended practices for
crime scene investigation.
Jurisdictional, logistical, or legal conditions may preclude the use of
particular procedures contained herein.
For potentially devastating situations, such as biological weapons or
radiological or chemical threats, the appropriate agencies should be
contacted. The user should refer to the National Institute of Justice’s
publications for fire and arson investigation, bomb and explosives
investigation, electronic crime investigation, and death investigation
where applicable.
This handbook is intended as a guide to recommended practices for
crime scene investigation.
Jurisdictional, logistical, or legal conditions may preclude the use of
particular procedures contained herein.
For potentially devastating situations, such as biological weapons or
radiological or chemical threats, the appropriate agencies should be
contacted. The user should refer to the National Institute of Justice’s
publications for fire and arson investigation, bomb and explosives
investigation, electronic crime investigation, and death investigation
where applicable.
