{"product_id":"utilizing-forensic-technologies-for-unidentified-human-remains-9781482263473","title":"Utilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn missing and unidentified investigations, an abyss of dissonance seems to exist between law enforcement and the community they serve that all too often creates grating wounds that may never heal. \u003cb\u003eUtilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains: Death Investigation Resources, Strategies, and Disconnects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebridges this abyss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first book that provides comprehensive coverage of the tools for forensic, law enforcement, and investigative professionals to explain how to utilize the vast repositories of online databases of evidence that can help investigators solve cold cases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBringing together crucial information in a single, non-technical resource, the book reviews the use of the NCIC, CODIS, NamUs, IDENT, IAFIS, and NDIR databases. It employs a cross-disciplinary approach to forensic evidence and includes dozens of examples where these techniques have concluded in positive results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book presents the material in a blended m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have recognized and acknowledged the work of George Adams for a number of years and share his passion to provide the families of unidentified murdered victims some closure in finally having their loved ones identified. ... George Adams has written this textbook entitled \u003cstrong\u003eUtilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains \u003c\/strong\u003especifically for those families seeking closure and identification of their loved ones as well as the many law enforcement officers who have never worked an unidentified human remains case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a masterful blend of ‘practice and theory.’ This textbook is the most comprehensive presentation of the combination of practical investigative protocols and the latest scientific forensic technology as it relates to the identification of unidentified human remains.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eHomicide and Forensic Consultant, Author of\u003ci\u003e Practical Homicide Investigation, \u003c\/i\u003eand Series Editor of\u003ci\u003e Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book provides an in-depth analysis and overview of concepts, resources and strategies, technological advances and challenges and integral human inputs particularly as it relates to leading investigations. Throughout the book, the central issue which becomes inescapable is the unconscious disconnect that occurs between law enforcement and the victims\/families during the investigative stage. Understanding this disconnect is fundamental to enable better understanding and cooperation between parties which will allow parties to work better together and will inevitably redound to the benefit of all stakeholders.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Thame Pierre, The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Overall, the book is certainly useful in starting to look at strategies for unidentified remains cases, particularly for an investigator. The forensic specialist will find a valuable insight into the thought processes leading investigations and a good reference for basic DNA and next-generation DNA analyses.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dr René Gapert, The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have recognized and acknowledged the work of George Adams for a number of years and share his passion to provide the families of unidentified murdered victims some closure in finally having their loved ones identified. ... George Adams has written this textbook entitled \u003cstrong\u003eUtilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains \u003c\/strong\u003especifically for those families seeking closure and identification of their loved ones as well as the many law enforcement officers who have never worked an unidentified human remains case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a masterful blend of ‘practice and theory.’ This textbook is the most comprehensive presentation of the combination of practical investigative protocols and the latest scientific forensic technology as it relates to the identification of unidentified human remains.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eHomicide and Forensic Consultant, Author of\u003ci\u003e Practical Homicide Investigation, \u003c\/i\u003eand Series Editor of\u003ci\u003e Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcepts. \u003c\/strong\u003eComplacency\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Biases\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e By the Numbers\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResources, Strategies, and Disconnects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eDNA\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eCODIS and NMPDD\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e SCJIS and NCIC\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e NamUs\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Metadata\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Dental Resources\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslational Technologies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eNext Generation Identification\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Rapid DNA Technology and Sentinel Events\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eNext Generation Sequencing and Stable Isotope Analysis\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInitial Strategy and Value-Based Leadership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eInitial Strategy Development\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Values-Based Leadership\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Final Thoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867296903511,"sku":"9781482263473","price":128.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781482263473.jpg?v=1722282657","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/utilizing-forensic-technologies-for-unidentified-human-remains-9781482263473","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}