The work of the forensic scientist can assist in answering questions in police investigations, such as reconstructing what happened, confirm or disprove statements from a suspect or a witness, test a theory, narrow the search for evidence, indicate how a crime has been committed, ascertain whether t
California Association of Criminalists 59th Semi-Annual Meeting
โ Scribed by G.F. Sensabaugh
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Year
- 1983
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 558 KB
- Volume
- 23
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0015-7368
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โฆ Synopsis
The 59th semi-annual meeting of the California Association of Criminalists was held at Newport Beach, California from 14-16 May 1982. The following papers were presented and discussed. The World's Most Modern Forensic Facility (3. D. Beisner, Orange County Sherzf-Coroner, Santa Ana, California) The Sheriff-Coroner opened the first County Forensic Facility in October 1981. This modern facility is equipped with all up to date equipment such as stereo, surgical and high powered microscopes. Fluoroscopy and dental X-ray are available in house. Considerations have been given to handling multiple deaths, contaminated and putrified bodies as well as routine natural deaths. The team approach in questioned death investigation is enhanced as a result of this fine facility.
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