Firearm and Tool Mark Indentification: The Scientific Reliability of the Forensic Science Discipline

Firearm and Tool Mark Identification examines the scientific reliability of the firearm and toolmark identification discipline (FATM-ID). This reference will answer two primary questions necessary to assess the reliability of FATM-ID: 1) Do different tools produce different tool marks and 2) Can a trained examiner reliably distinguish among them? Other books published on the topic have assumed those to be true and have simply discussed what is involved in the discipline. Firearm and Tool Mark Identification will bring together all the recent studies and serve as a well-referenced single resource showing that FATM-ID is scientifically reliable. Intended primarily for firearm and tool mark examiners, this valuable resource serves as a primary requirement for the training of firearm and tool mark examiners. Other forensic science disciplines who rely on pattern matching as a primary determining factor whether or not two objects may share a common source would also find utility in this work. Finally, it will be a valuable resource for attorneys who are seeking to understand better the scientific reliability of FATM-ID. Written by a foremost expert in FATM-ID, Firearm and Tool Mark Identification provides a complete scientific examination for anyone involved in firearm and tool mark identification. A single resource examining the scientific reliability of firearm and tool mark identificationCoverage includes the role of bias in the examination process and how it can impact the reliability of the final outcomeWritten by an expert in the field, with over 25 years of firearm and tool mark experience INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Tool manufacture theory and practice for the firearm examiner 3. Subclass characteristics 4. State of the art 5. The examination process 6. The influence of bias 7. Validation of FATM-ID 8. Application as seen through the eyes of the courts

• ISBN: 978-0-12-813250-0
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés