This helpful textbook teaches the fundamentals of photography and their application to police work. It offers clear explanations of the basic elements of photography that are used in investigative police work. Recommendations regarding equipment and techniques are offered throughout for both small and large police departments. Topics include the advantages and disadvantages of digital photography, and guidelines for photographing accidents, crimes, evidence, questioned documents, and identification photos, and dealing with special situations such as homicide and arson. Step-by-step instructions show both experienced and inexperienced photographers the best way to capture specific situations encountered in law enforcement. A wide variety of photographs and illustrations demonstrate techniques and complement the material. A glossary provides a quick reference for looking up important definitions.
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Therefore, this book will prove invaluable for those practitioners who need to produce accurate and clear photographic evidence, above and beyond the point and shoot mode on their cameras.
Rather than repeat what others have written, the text includes details on the many sources that can provide additional information for readers who want to dig deeper.
This text initiates the novice to all the essentials of basic crime scene photography techniques. And, it provides a smooth transition to the more complicated and advanced techniques found in the larger text.
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The book closes with coverage of courtroom displays, presenting imaging evidence and expert witness testimony in the courtroom.
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This handy pocket guide is an essential field guide to crime scene photography.
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