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Collected Volume 20 Years of DGfK

The German Society for Criminalistics e.V. (DGfK) celebrates its 20th anniversary and reflects on its experiences with this collected volume. This commemorative publication is the 7th annual volume of the DGfK. The compilation includes 11 contributions that thematically explore the field of criminalistics in a diverse and current manner. The editors have incorporated not only recent articles but also revised presentations from the 17th DGfK Annual Conference held in September 2022 in Berlin.

The Topics

Readers can quickly gain an overview of both the areas of activity of the German Society for Criminalistics and the challenges faced by its members. The following topics are highlighted:

• Crises and Crime – What Consequences Does Criminalistics Draw?
• Issues in the Interrogation of Suspects, Defendants, and Witnesses
• New Insights into Thermal Traces and Forensic Biomechanics
• Electronic Monitoring of Residence in Criminalistics
• Internal Surveys of Employees to Address Violations of Rules
• What Remains of the Vienna School of Criminalistics?
• Comparison of Medical History with Criminal Interrogation

Quick Overview Thanks to Short Biographies and Index

The printed short biographies of all authors reflect their high level of professional competence. A detailed index facilitates the use of the book – whether for professional, academic, or personal contexts.