Becker, Ronald F.,

Underwater forensic investigation / Ronald F. Becker. - Second edition. - xx, 351 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- A brief history of underwater investigation -- An explanation of pressure and the laws of Boyle, Charles, Dalton, and Henry -- The underwater forensic investigator -- The law of search and seizure -- The underwater crime scene -- Underwater photography -- Medicolegal aspects of underwater death -- Firearms recovery and investigation -- Aircraft and vehicle investigations -- Vessel recoveries -- Equipment -- Diving in contaminated water -- Using experts and evidence in the courtroom -- Defense lawyers, prosecutors, and investigators.

9781466507500 (hardcover : alk. paper) RM355.78 1466507500 (hardcover : alk. paper)


Underwater crime investigation.
Crime scene searches.
Police divers.
Evidence, Criminal.