This subject is designed to introduce the different principles and concepts peculiar to crime scene investigation. It covers the following areas: aims of the crime and related investigation; preservation, recording and processing of crime scene; preservation, search and collection of evidence; on-site screening tests; scene reconstruction; examples of scenes (break-entry, homicide, traffic and other accidents, fire, explosion, disaster); common types of evidence; ad-hoc forms and software assisting crime science investigation. Lectures are complemented by tutorials/workshops involving guest speakers.
Autumn semester, City campus (from 2009)