Emerging and Advanced Technologies in Diverse Forensic Sciences / edited by Ronn Johnson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1 Advanced Theoretical Applications Relevant in Diverse Forensic Settings -- --CHAPTER 1 - An Overview of Current and Emerging Technologies in Diverse Forensic Science Settings----Ronn Johnson -- --CHAPTER 2 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Training in Forensic Settings----Andreas Larsson -- --CHAPTER 3 - Juvenile Fire-Setting and Bomb Making Behavior: A Clinical Forensic Paradigm----Ronn Johnson and Tanna M. Jacob -- --CHAPTER 4 - Preventing False Confessions During Interrogations----Phillip Neely -- --CHAPTER 5 - The Dynamic Role of the Forensic Psychologist in Emerging Issues in Correctional Mental Health----Kori Ryan and Heather McMahon -- -- Part 2 Emerging Technological Advancements within Forensic Sciences -- --CHAPTER 6 - Comparative Perspectives in Digital Forensic Technologies----Hollianne Marshall -- --CHAPTER 7 - Emerging Technologies in Forensic Anthropology: The Potential Utility and Current Limitations of 3-D Technologies----Heather Garvin, Alexandra R. Klales and Sarah Furnier -- --CHAPTER 8 - 3-D Laser Scanning----John DeHaan -- --CHAPTER 9 - Computer Fire Models----John DeHaan -- -- Part 3 Corollary Factors and Prevention Trends in Forensic Science Arenas -- --CHAPTER 10 - The Evolution of Spatial Forensics into Forensic Architecture: Applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Criminal Target Selection----Gregory SaVille -- --CHAPTER 11 - Emerging Trends in Technology and Forensic Psychological Roots of Radicalization and Lone Wolf Terrorists----Jessica Mueller and Ronn Johnson -- -- Part 4 Scientific Advancements in Forensic Investigations -- --CHAPTER 12 - Phenylketonuria (PKU) Cards: An Underutilized Resources in Forensic Investigations--Scott Duncan -- --CHAPTER 13 - Detection of Impairing Drugs in Human Breath: Aid to Cannabis and Impaired Driving Enforcement in the Form of a Portable Breathalyzer----Nicholas Lovrich, Herbert Hill, Jessica Tufariello and Nichole Lovrich -- -- Part 5 Ethical Concerns in Forensic Science -- --CHAPTER 14 - The Ethical Considerations of Forensic Science Management: The Case for State Oversight Accreditation----Wendy L. Hicks -- --CHAPTER 15 - Ethics of Forensic Science: Proceed with Caution----Randall Grometstein.

An important contribution to the professional work performed in the areas on emerging technologies, this book provides an extensive expansion of the literature base on contemporary theories and investigative techniques used in the forensic sciences. Forensic science, as a relatively new field of research still actively identifying itself in the larger landscape of the sciences, has been sharply criticized for utilizing techniques deemed largely unscientific by subject area experts. This book presents a collective analysis and review of the existing challenges as well as directions for state-of-the-art practices found in diverse forensic settings, enabling the reader to make an informed decision about the scientific validity of forensic techniques, and emphasizes the need for a greater understanding of the use of the most appropriate methodology and procedures. The contributors address cutting-edge, developing, and even hypothetical techniques and technologies in forensics research and practice, especially as it relates to the sphere of criminal justice and law enforcement in contemporary society. A useful work for forensics professionals, and students and scholars working in the fields of politics and technology, criminal justice, forensic psychology, police psychology, law enforcement, and forensic science.

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