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Article: Introduction.(Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement)
- Article from:
- Forensic Science Communications
- Article date:
- April 1, 2000
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2000 Federal Bureau of Investigation at www.fbi.gov. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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This guide is intended for use by law enforcement and other responders (a) who have responsibility for protecting crime scenes, preserving physical evidence, and collecting and submitting the evidence for scientific examination. Physical evidence has the potential to play a critical role in the overall investigation and resolution of a suspected criminal act. Realization of this potential depends on actions taken early in the criminal investigation at the crime scene. Developments in technology and improvements in the analysis and interpretation of physical evidence recovered from crime scenes will place even greater importance on properly documented and preserved ...