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14-Mar-2008

A Beginner's Primer on the Investigation of Forensic Evidence (added on 24/01/2008)
This primer by Kim Kruglink is designed to help lawyers deal with forensic evidence of all types. Although it is addressed primarily to criminal defense lawyers, it is full of astute observations about the institutional structure of forensic science and problems that commonly arise in that field. The author is an experienced criminal lawyer based in Mill Valley, California who is well known for successfully litigating cases involving scientific issues. The article includes a discoverable material checklist and a forensic case issue checklist to guide litigators preparing for trial.
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/articles/kruglick/kruglick.html

 

A Resource Guide to Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Forensic Technologies (added on 24/01/2008)
This Guide provides a useful, focused picture of OJP and COPS Office activities in the field of law enforcement, corrections, and forensic science technology. The Guide is designed to be a ready reference to help local administrators make informed decisions regarding current and emerging technologies. Users of this Guide--police, prison, and public safety officials; crime lab directors; and members of city, county, and State legislative and administrative bodies charged with overseeing law enforcement or corrections agencies will find reliable, up-to-date information and sources for answers to a wide range of questions.
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/186822.pdf

 

Processing Guide for Developing Latent Prints (2000), U.S. Department of Justice, FBI Laboratory (added on 14/03/2008)
 
http://www.onin.com/fp/fbi_2000_lp_guide.pdf

 

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