Firearm and toolmark examination and identification

Publication Data

• Title Firearm and toolmark examination and identification
• Contributor Max M. Houck
• Publisher Academic Press
• Publication date 2015
• Publication location Amsterdam
• Language English

Contents

Editor: Biography Contributors Series Foreword

*Please note each section will include Key Terms, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and Additional Readings sections.

Section 1: Introduction Basic Principles of Forensic Sciences F. Crispino and M.M. Houck

Forensic Classification of Evidence M.M. Houck

Interpretation/The Comparative Method M.M. Houck

Section 2: Methods Laboratory Analysis S.G. Bunch

Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification (ACE-V) L. Tierney

Range M.M. Houck

Shotgun Ammunition on a Target M.S. Bonfanti and J. De Kinder

Physical Match Y. Shor, Y. Yekutieli, S. Wiesner and T. Tsach

Tools R.G. Nichols

Humane Killing Tools S. Pollak and P. Saukko

Section 3: Drugs Sequential Unmasking: Minimizing Observer Effects in Forensic Science K. Inman and N. Rudin

Overview and Meaning of Identification/ Individualization C. Champod

Sharp trauma U. Schmidt

Gunshot wounds S. Pollak and P. Saukko

Section 4: Fire and Arson Residues W.F. Rowe

Overview, Analysis, and Interpretation F.S. Romolo

Plastic Bag Striations C. Roux, S. Hales, M. Morelato, and S. Olinder

Serial Number M.M. Houck

Footwear Marks L. Hammer

Vehicle Tire Marks and Tire Track Measurement W.J. Bodziak

Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction W.J. Chisum

Section 5: Explosives Crime Scene to Court K. Ramsey and E. Burton

Forensic Laboratory Reports J. Epstein

Health and Safety N. Scudder and B. Saw

Measurement Uncertainty Ted Vosk

Topics

• Forensic ballistics
• Firearms :: Identification
• Bullets :: Identification

Firearm and toolmark examination and identification. ISBN 9780128006221. Published by Academic Press in 2015. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.