Contemporary Forensic Investigation

This book offers a review and analysis of contemporary forensic investigation, written for students, from the perspective of the practitioner, focusing on the core functions of forensic investigation and the impact of change in the forensic context.

Paul Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Course leader for the BSc in Criminology and Forensic Studies at the University of Portsmouth, UK. Terry Lowe is Head of the Scientific Services Department in the Hampshire Constabulary, UK. Carolyn Lovell is Head of Crime Scene Investigation in the Hampshire Constabulary, UK.