Veterinary Forensics: Investigation, Evidence Collection, and Expert Testimony

ISBN-13: 9781498763172 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 419 str.

Ernest Rogers; Adam W. Stern

Opis

All 50 U.S. states, and many countries, have laws against animal abuse and cruelty. Given that acquittal or conviction is dependent upon the nature and veracity of the evidence, the quality of the evidence in an animal-related crime investigation must be beyond reproach. This book fills the dearth of information on the appropriate techniques for collection and presentation of veterinary forensic medical and scientific information in a legal forum. Contributing authors provide current forensic information; all are practicing professionals from the areas of veterinary medicine, law enforcement, practicing lawyers, academic institutions, government agencies, and the private sector.

Spis treści

An Introduction to Animal Abuse and Associated Human Behaviors. Crime Scene Investigation. Videography: A New Tool in Animal Cruelty Investigations. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Forensic Physical Examination of the Cat and Dog. Forensic Physical Examination of Large Animals. The Forensic Necropsy. Postmortem Changes and the Estimation of Time Since Death. Veterinary Forensic Radiology and Imaging. Bitemarks: Examination and Analysis. DNA Evidence Collection and Analysis. Animal Behavior for the Forensics Specialist. Veterinary Forensic Toxicology. Animal Sexual Abuse. Agroterrorism. The Judicial System. Expert Witness Testimony and Report Writing.