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Forensic Science and Technology--Robert E. Gaensslen
Pages 43-46

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From page 43...
... He has coauthored seven books, coauthored nine chapters in edited volumes, and published over 60 papers in the refereed scientific literature. He has also organized, coordinated, and participat ed in dozens of workshops and training courses for forensic science laboratory and law enforce ment personnel.
From page 44...
... of organic The cost and difficulty of the technique were part of the problem, and it promised more than it could deliver. There were so many variables associated with the elecompounds mental profiles of materials that it proved very difficult Beckman Instruments executives examine mass spec to establish uniqueness.
From page 45...
... Some databases include only those convicted of sexual assaults, while others include all felony offenders, and the trend is in the direction of databasing more people, not fewer. Despite relatively efficient typing or profiling methods, databasing and casework demands have overwhelmed many forensics laboratories.
From page 46...
... Forensic science is by definition an applied enter Computer databases of fingerprints, chemical testing, and genetic analysis are among the many advanced tools used prise, using scientific, technological, and analytical in such investigations. methods to answer questions that are involved in legal and regulatory matters.


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