Crime Scene Documentation : Preserving the Evidence and the Growing Role of 3D Laser Scanning (Hardcover)

PART I:　Introduction ? The Importance of Crime Scene Documentation and the Drive for 3D Scene Visualization. CHAPTER 1 ? A Brief History of Forensic Science?How Archimedes and Jack　The　Ripper Shaped Modern Forensics. CHAPTER 2 ? Crime Scene Documentation Has Challenges, But Technology Tools Are Meeting Them. CHAPTER 3 ? Preparing for Crime Scene Documentation. CHAPTER 4 ? The Total Station: Still a Stalwart Documentation Tool. CHAPTER 5 ? The Value of Photogrammetry Takes　on　New Importance as Tool for 3D Crime Scene Capture. PART II:　GETTING THE MOST OUT OF 3D LASER SCANNING: A LOOK AT SOME UNIQUE APPLICATIONS. CHAPTER 6 ? How 3D Laser Scanning Systems are Changing Crime Scene Documentation. CHAPTER 7 ? Setting Up the Scanner, Working with Point Clouds, and Building 2D/3D Models. CHAPTER 8 ? The Essentials of Getting Trained on The Use of a Laser Scanner. CHAPTER 9 ? Bringing Crime Scene Reconstructions into Court. CHAPTER 10 - 360°　Imaging Systems　as a Way to　Document Crime Scenes. CHAPTER 11 ? Rugged Tablets: A Newer Way to Capture Scenes; An Alternative to 3D Laser Scanning. 　CHAPTER 12 ? How Drones Give Scene Reconstruction New Perspectives, Crucial Interrelationships of Evidence. CHAPTER 13 ? 3D Laser Scanning a Strong Fit for Reconstructing Active Incident Scenes; Useful for Autopsies, Powerful Training Tool. CHAPTER 14 ? Risk Assessment, Security Planning Critical for Future Active Incidents; How Technology Can Aid. CHAPTER 15 ? Scene Perspectives at Core of Reconstructing Officer-Involved Shootings; Video Evidence a Big Factor. CHAPTER 16 ? Scanning for Blood Stain Pattern Analysis Helps Identify Vital Clues at Crime Scenes. CHAPTER 17 ? Vehicle Collision Damage ‘Autopsies’ Yield Crucial Details with 3D Laser Technology. CHAPTER 18 ? Scanning for Height Approximation Proves Invaluable in Helping to Target Prime Suspects. CHAPTER 19 ? Integrating Technology Tools Helps Solve Crime/Crash Scene Reconstruction Challenges, Clarifies Probable Events. CHAPTER 20　?　Conclusion.　Citations/Endnotes.