Human Scent Evidence

Issued from the International Forensic Research Institute and the Canine Department of the Netherlands National Police Agency, Human Scent Evidence presents the latest information on the location, collection, preservation, analysis, and legal significance of the results. This book provides a historical perspective, examining the theory of scent production, the chemical composition, and the variability between humans. It also includes information on persistence and stability, collection, and practical applications in the use of human scent for tracking canine units, with a chapter on the future use of human scent as evidence as well as an appendix featuring current standard operating procedures.