Basislehrbuch Kriminaltechnik

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of forensic science, with a particular focus on new investigative and evidential approaches. A representative case serves as a guide, addressing the questions of criminal case analysis and selected investigative measures. Key technical terms are clearly explained through examples and visual materials. The individual chapters cover various types of evidence, such as situational, object, material, form, fire, and digital traces, including DNA traces, gunshot residues, hair traces, chemical traps, and fingerprints, tool marks, and shoe prints. Furthermore, the steps of the forensic procedure are presented in detail, including methods for evidence search and preservation, with a particular emphasis on the possibilities of digital technology for documenting crime scene findings. This handbook thus covers the essential knowledge for the field of forensic science and serves as a valuable reference work for both law enforcement officers in criminal investigation practice and patrol duties, as well as for students at police academies at the federal and state levels, aiding them in preparing for exams and assessments.