Cadaver Dog Handbook

Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains
1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-0-367-77872-9
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 228 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 354 g

Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort.

Cadaver Dog Handbook sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs for the location of human remains. It explains scent theory and its applications, introduces basic training and searching strategies/tactics, and covers the legal and taphonomic issues associated with dog searches. Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort.

Zielgruppe

Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rebmann, Andrew

David, Edward

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Dog Basics. Training the Cadaver Dog. Training Materials. Professional Issues. Legal Issues. Handling a Search Request. The Search. Behind the Scenes: Taphonomy. At the Scene. Land Searches. Water Searches (Marcia Koenig). Conclusion. Bibliography. Index. List of Figures and Tables. Glossary. Appendix A: Resources. Appendix B: Document Examples.

Über Autor(innen)

Andrew Rebmann, Edward David