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Title
Specialised photography and imaging
Series
International Forensic Science and Investigation Series
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008:
Author(s)
Publication Date
2004
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008
Abstract
The application of photography in crime scene investigation has been widely practiced by law enforcement agencies throughout the world since the development of photography itself some 150 years ago. A common misperception however, is that photography is simply a method of recording the scene and evidence. Imagine if the medical profession only used imaging and photographic techniques to record and classify patient’s injuries and disease. How would doctors determine and set broken bones without the aid of X-rays, or diagnose pneumonia? Like the medical industry, the crime scene examiner and forensic practitioner can utilise special imaging and photographic techniques to enhance the depth of investigation and therefore increase the information recovered.
Publication Type
Book Chapter
Source of Publication
The Practice of Crime Scene Investigation, p. 139-159
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
ISBN
9780748406098
9781420023244
0748406093
1420023241
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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