Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis

by A. J. Schwoeble, David L. Exline

Overview

With the ever-spreading problem of violent crime in today's society, techniques to assist forensic scientists and other law enforcement personnel have come to the forefront. With improvement in collection methods and analytical tools to conduct more thorough analyses, gunshot residue examination has made a dramatic impact as an area of trace evidence that is essential in the investigation and prosecution of violent crime.

Current Methods in Forensic Gunshot Residue Analysis deals with major areas of gunshot residue analysis such as current and future methods of analysis, collection techniques, interpretation of evidence as well as expert testimony and report writing.

This text is a necessity for any forensic scientist conducting this type of analysis and all other law enforcement personnel, academia, and lawyers involved in the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes involving firearms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849300295
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/27/2000
Series:	Forensicnetbase
Pages:	186
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

A. J. Schwoeble, David L. Exline

Table of Contents

Introduction. Explanation of Gunshot Residue. Collection Methods. Techniques Used in the Examination of Gunshot Residue. Interpretation of Results. Ammunition. Important Topics in Evaluating Gunshot Residue Analysis. The Role of the Expert Witness.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

... a useful reference for forensic specialists in this field ... a relatively easy-to-read educational tool for law enforcement personnel and members of the justice system. …an excellent book which delivers a great deal of useful information in the area of gunshot residue analysis.
—Bruce Kramarchuk, I/C Firearms Section, RCMP Forensic Laboratory, Regina, in Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

Excellent value for its money. This book should prove very useful to forensic scientists involved in GSR analysis. It should also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of forensic science and forensic medicine, and to law enforcement personnel in general. Fully recommended.
—Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Volume 3, Number 1, January - June 2002

Editorial Reviews

... a useful reference for forensic specialists in this field ... a relatively easy-to-read educational tool for law enforcement personnel and members of the justice system. …an excellent book which delivers a great deal of useful information in the area of gunshot residue analysis.
—Bruce Kramarchuk, I/C Firearms Section, RCMP Forensic Laboratory, Regina, in Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

Excellent value for its money. This book should prove very useful to forensic scientists involved in GSR analysis. It should also be useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of forensic science and forensic medicine, and to law enforcement personnel in general. Fully recommended.
—Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Volume 3, Number 1, January - June 2002

From the Publisher

Details methods of gunshot residue (GSR) analysis for professionals and general readers. Concentrates on areas most important to examiners in the law enforcement community and students of criminal justice and forensics, with chapters on the significance of GSR evidence, particle formation and classification, and scanning electron microscopy energy dispersive spectroscopy. Other subjects are plume concentrations, commonly used firearms and ammunitions, and guidelines for note taking, report making, and serving as an expert witness. Includes b&w photos. Schwoeble is manager of forensic science and special projects at RJ Lee Group. Exline is a forensic scientist with RJ Lee Group. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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