Practical Bomb Scene Investigation
1st Edition
Published on 21. March 2006
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-8493-4198-4 (ISBN)
Description
The illicit use of explosives has become a growing international concern. Those investigating the scenes of these bombings must do so expeditiously and effectively in order to locate any and all evidence among the rubble that can identify the culprits and bring them to justice.
Written by an explosives expert with over thirty years in the field, Practical Bomb Scene Investigation is an accessible step-by-step guide through the postblast investigative process. It is the first single-source reference that not only provides essential information on locating and safeguarding evidence at the scene, but it also takes the investigator through all phases of the inquiry.
This book uses case studies to promote an organized, methodical approach to investigations. It addresses safety issues such as military ordnance identification procedures and indicators of biological, chemical, and radiological material use. It also provides full color photographs of bomb scenes and related evidence.
Practical Bomb Scene Investigation is an essential book for not only the explosion/bomb scene investigator and technician, but also for homeland security professionals, first responders, terrorism/intelligence analysts, military personnel, trainers, educators, criminalist and forensic scientists
Written by an explosives expert with over thirty years in the field, Practical Bomb Scene Investigation is an accessible step-by-step guide through the postblast investigative process. It is the first single-source reference that not only provides essential information on locating and safeguarding evidence at the scene, but it also takes the investigator through all phases of the inquiry.
This book uses case studies to promote an organized, methodical approach to investigations. It addresses safety issues such as military ordnance identification procedures and indicators of biological, chemical, and radiological material use. It also provides full color photographs of bomb scenes and related evidence.
Practical Bomb Scene Investigation is an essential book for not only the explosion/bomb scene investigator and technician, but also for homeland security professionals, first responders, terrorism/intelligence analysts, military personnel, trainers, educators, criminalist and forensic scientists
Reviews / Votes
Tom Thurman has written what will soon be called "The Bible" of Post Blast Crime Scene Investigation.-Kevin Miles, FBI Special Agent Bomb Technician, Los Angeles, California, USA
An effective no-nonsense step-by-step guide for Investigators...finally a work that is both technically accurate and an effective educational tool/guide for all of us who conduct or participate in Bomb Scene Investigations.
-Alan Elliott, Inspector, Victoria Police and 1St Assistant International Director, International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI), Australia
Tom Thurman's Practical Guide to Bombing Crime Scene Investigation prepares tomorrow's investigators for their role in defeating terrorists. Never before has a publication been as timely and so necessary. I am confident this book will save lives.
-Jeffrey Norwitz, Professor of National Security Studies, U.S. Naval War College and Federal Special Agent
This timely volume will become a benchmark reference for the law enforcement and military practitioner...A superbly crafted, practical reference...This work presents a contemporary, concise approach to post explosion investigation.
-Vic Poisson, Senior Explosives Specialist, City of Riverside Police Department, California, USA
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Explosion/bomb scene investigator and technician, homeland security professionals, first responders, terrorism/intelligence analysts, military personnel, trainers, educators, criminalist and forensic scientists
Illustrations
13 s/w Abbildungen, 197 farbige Abbildungen, 205 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
205 Halftones, black and white; 197 Illustrations, color; 13 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
839 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8493-4198-4 (9780849341984)
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Content
Explosion Theory and Dynamics
The Scientific Method
Explosives
Types of Explosives
Classification and Sensitivity of Explosives
Explosive Performance
Firing Trains
Additional Characteristics of Explosives
Accountability of Explosives and Explosives Detection
Explosions
Identification and Recognition of Commercial and Military Explosives
Introduction
A Short History of Explosives
Low Explosives
Commercial High Explosives
Water-Based Products
Boosters
Binary Explosives
Sheet Explosives
Foreign Explosives
U.S. Military Explosives
Improvised Explosives
Initiation Systems and Components
Improvised Explosive Device Components: Pre- and Post-Blast Identification
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
Fuzing Systems
The Investigative Process
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
References
The Investigation of the Explosion Scene and Collection of Evidence
Investigative Outline
Evaluation of the Explosion Scene
Entering the Scene
Documentation of the Scene
Where to Find Evidence at the Bomb Scene
How to Find Evidence at the Bomb Scene
How to Collect Evidence at the Bomb Scene
Final Survey
Release of the Scene
Submission of Evidence to the Laboratory
The Field Investigation
The Bomb Scene Investigator and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Types of WMD
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Materials
WMD: Hazards
Determining WMD Presence
WMD Protection Methods
Key Issues for Investigating a WMD Scene
An Introduction to the Identification of Military Ordnance
Definitions
Physical Characteristics of Military Ordnance
Identification Features of Military Ordnance
Dropped Ordnance (Bombs)
Projected Ordnance (Projectiles, Rockets and Missiles)
Thrown Ordnance (Grenades)
Placed Ordnance (Mines)
Capabilities of the Forensic Laboratory: Reading the Bombers' Signature
Laboratory Capabilities in the Examination of IEDs
Reading the Bombers' Signature
Appendices
Index
Each chapter begins with an Introduction and concludes with a Chapter Review, Review Questions, References, and Additonal Reading
The Scientific Method
Explosives
Types of Explosives
Classification and Sensitivity of Explosives
Explosive Performance
Firing Trains
Additional Characteristics of Explosives
Accountability of Explosives and Explosives Detection
Explosions
Identification and Recognition of Commercial and Military Explosives
Introduction
A Short History of Explosives
Low Explosives
Commercial High Explosives
Water-Based Products
Boosters
Binary Explosives
Sheet Explosives
Foreign Explosives
U.S. Military Explosives
Improvised Explosives
Initiation Systems and Components
Improvised Explosive Device Components: Pre- and Post-Blast Identification
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
Fuzing Systems
The Investigative Process
Chapter Summary
Chapter Review Questions
References
The Investigation of the Explosion Scene and Collection of Evidence
Investigative Outline
Evaluation of the Explosion Scene
Entering the Scene
Documentation of the Scene
Where to Find Evidence at the Bomb Scene
How to Find Evidence at the Bomb Scene
How to Collect Evidence at the Bomb Scene
Final Survey
Release of the Scene
Submission of Evidence to the Laboratory
The Field Investigation
The Bomb Scene Investigator and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Types of WMD
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Materials
WMD: Hazards
Determining WMD Presence
WMD Protection Methods
Key Issues for Investigating a WMD Scene
An Introduction to the Identification of Military Ordnance
Definitions
Physical Characteristics of Military Ordnance
Identification Features of Military Ordnance
Dropped Ordnance (Bombs)
Projected Ordnance (Projectiles, Rockets and Missiles)
Thrown Ordnance (Grenades)
Placed Ordnance (Mines)
Capabilities of the Forensic Laboratory: Reading the Bombers' Signature
Laboratory Capabilities in the Examination of IEDs
Reading the Bombers' Signature
Appendices
Index
Each chapter begins with an Introduction and concludes with a Chapter Review, Review Questions, References, and Additonal Reading