Exploring the methods of detecting ignitable liquid residues (ILRs) at fire scenes, this text unites the fields of investigation and forensic chemistry in order to promote communication during evidence detection, collection, packaging and transport.

Criminal Justice Theory is the first comprehensive volume on the theoretical foundations of criminal justice. While the field of criminology has produced many books of theory, the larger field of criminal justice has been undertheorized. Most...

Since the publication of the bestselling third edition, not only have changes occurred on how the Daubert decision has been applied, but the more recent Kumho ruling applies serious scrutiny to all professionals who claim to have expert opinions. In...

A suspect, prisoner, or psychiatric patient becomes violent. The officer or hospital staff struggles to control the person, sometimes with handcuffs or four point restraints. Shortly afterward, the patient dies. This illustrates Excited Delirium...