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Review Summary
The Safariland Saferstein/Criminalistics book (10th Edition) introduces readers to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its application to criminal investigations with clear explanations of the techniques, abilities and limitations of the modern crime laboratory. Actual cases, including a case study on the role of DNA evidence in the investigation of the World Trade Center, enable readers to see the integral role of forensic science in criminal investigations. Topics include: the crime scene, physical evidence, organic analysis, inorganic analysis, hairs, fibers, drugs, forensic toxicology, forensic aspects of arson and explosion investigations, forensic serology, DNA, fingerprints, firearms, toolmarks and impressions, document and voice examination and forensic science on the Internet.