The introduction discusses the identification, individualization, collection, and preservation of physical evidence. This is followed by a chapter on the responsibilities of the first officer at the crime scene and one on the work of the crime scene investigator. Two chapters consider the work of specialized personnel at the crime scene and the processing of the crime scene. A chapter on techniques for establishing the suspect's and victim's identity considers fingerprints, handwriting examination, the identification of human remains, and identification in catastrophes. Other chapters on the collection and analysis of specific types of evidence cover trace evidence and miscellaneous material, blood and other biological evidence, impression evidence, and firearms examination. A series of chapters addresses investigative techniques for specific types of crimes, i.e., arson and bombings, drug offenses, sexual assault, burglary, auto-related offenses, and homicide investigations. Appended list of equipment for crime scene investigations, illustrative photographs, a 380-item bibliography, and a subject index