Underwater Forensic Investigation (Hardcover, 2)

Introduction
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Man and the Sea
Law Enforcement and Underwater Evidence
Myth 1
Myth 2
Myth 3
Myth 4
Myth 5
Myth 6
Myth 7
Myth 8
Myth 9
Myth 10
A Brief History of Underwater Investigation
New Words and Concepts
Learning Outcomes
Diving History
Diving Dress
Caisson Disease
The Cause of Decompression Sickness
Nitrogen Narcosis
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Underwater Investigation
Some Important Dates in the History of SCUBA Diving
An Explanation of Pressure and the Laws of Boyle, Charles, Dalton, and Henry
New Words or Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Recognize Charles Law
Nitrogen Narcosis
Decompression Sickness
Oxygen Toxicity
The Underwater Forensic Investigator
New Words and Concepts
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Beginning Perspectives
Standardized Selection and Operations
Swimming Skills
Diving Skills
Incident Command Structure
Incident Commander
Dive Team Coordinator
Public Information Officer
Incident Safety Officer
Team Structure
Dive Team Coordinating Board
Team Members
Team Leader
Tenders
Divers
Intelligence Officer
Photographer
Lift Specialists
Equipment Specialist
Archivist
Medical Officer
Training Coordinator
The Law of Search and Seizure
New Words and Concepts
Learning Outcomes
The U.S. Constitution and Due Process
The Fourth Amendment
The Fifth Amendment
The Sixth Amendment
The Exclusionary Rule
History
Exceptions
Emergency Searches
Warrantless Searches Based on Reasonableness
Consent Searches
Plain-View Searches
Open-Field Exception
The Underwater Crime Scene
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Search Briefing
Bottom Structure
Current
Surf, Waves, and Tide
Perimeter Marking
Boat Searches
Search Patterns
Random Search
Sweep Searches
Parallel Searches
Circular Search
Snag Search
River Search
Relocating the Search Site
Profiling
Temporal and Geographical Location of Evidence
Establishing a Reference Point
Crime Scene Measurements
Orienting Evidence
Grid Searches
The Underwater Crime Scene Sketch
Handling Evidence
The Press
Underwater Photography
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Equipment
Taking Pictures Underwater
Photographic Log
Video-Recording Log
Photographing the Underwater Crime Scene
Video Recording
Logging Photos
Medicolegal Aspects of Underwater Death
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Unattended Water Deaths
Body Recovery
Identification of Submerged Bodies
Postmortem Changes
Putrefaction
Algor Mortis
Rigor Mortis
Ocular Changes
Livor Mortis (Postmortem Lividity)
Errors in Interpreting Postmortem Changes
Postmortem Interval
Drowning
Anthropophagi (Marine Depredation)
Antemortem, Postmortem, and Perimortem Injuries
Mass Disasters
Firearms Recovery and Investigation
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Recovering Firearms
Firearms Investigation
Fingerprints
Ballistics Testing
Weapon Identification
Firearm Identification
National Integrated Ballistics Information Network
Equipment
Types of Firearms
The Firing Mechanism
Types of Bullets
Propellants
Primers
Cartridge Cases
Shotshells
The Early History of the Examination of Firearms
Examination of Weapons
Examination of Bullets
Caliber
Rifling Twists
Land and Groove Width
Bullet Comparisons
Examination of Cartridge Cases
Examination Objectives
Legal Aspects
Class Characteristics
Cartridge Evidence
Chain of Custody
Expert Testimony
Aircraft and Vehicle Investigations
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Locating the Aircraft
Measuring the Debris Field
Handling Evidence
Aircraft Recovery
Vehicle Investigations
Vehicular Drownings
Vehicle Recoveries
Recovery Checklist
Vessel Recoveries
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Nautical Terms and Measurement
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Boat Accident Investigation
Propeller Injuries
Boat Accident Report
Boat Data
Accident Data
Vessel Fire
Arson
Vessel Explosions
Arson or Detonation Checklist
Light Filaments
Preparing Dive Teams for Major Investigations
Equipment
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Dry Suits
Dive Helmets
Tether Harnesses
Buoyancy Control Devices
Buoyancy
Lifting Buoyancy
Alternative Air Supply
Face Masks
Regulators, Gauges, and Computers
Diver: From Top to Bottom
Support Personnel
Review Questions
References
Diving in Contaminated Water
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Biological Contaminants
Chemical Contaminants
Contaminated Water Equipment
Using Experts and Evidence in the Courtroom
New Words and Concepts
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Preparing for Trial
Identification
Chain of Custody
Authentication
Photographs
Diagrams, Maps, Plats
Video Recordings
Physical Evidence
Multiple Predicates
The Underwater Investigator as an Expert Witness
Scientific Evidence
Defense Lawyers, Prosecutors, and Investigators
New Words and Concepts
Student Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Defensive Burden
Affirmative Defenses
Defense Strategies
Suppression Hearings
The Prosecution
Jurisdiction
Venue
In-Court Identification
Elements of the Offense
Testimonial Devices to Avoid the Truth
Error-Free Investigations
Ethical Testimony
Index