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Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Pages
- 228
- Publication Date
- 2000-08-29
- Book Title
- Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recov
- ISBN
- 9780849318863
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
CRC Press LLC
ISBN-10
0849318866
ISBN-13
9780849318863
eBay Product ID (ePID)
814048
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Publication Name
Cadaver Dog Handbook : Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains
Language
English
Publication Year
2000
Subject
Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Forensic Science
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Law, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
00-042900
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Introduction Definition of Cadaver Dogs A Brief History of Cadaver Dogs Purpose of This Book Overview of Book Topics and Organization Dog Basics The Working Dog Dog Noses and Dog Brains Scent Theory and Canine Olfaction Scent and the Environment Temperature Wind Barriers to Scent Conduction Conduit of Scent Conduction Limits of Cadaver Dogs and Scent Detection Training the Cadaver Dog Selection of a Dog to Train Handler Skills Needed When and How to Begin Training Basics: How to Talk to Your Dog Training Without Punishment Reading the Dog Training Progression Phase I-Scent Recognition and commitment to the target odor Phase II-Small Area Search With the Source Hidden From the Dog Phase III-Small Area Search for a Buried Source Phase IV-Small Area Search for a Hanging Object Phase V-Large Area Search for an Above-Surface Source Phase VI-Large Area Search for a Buried Source Phase VII-Negative Area Search Phase VIII-Blind Area Search Phase IX-Test Training Scenarios Ongoing Training Regime Frequently Asked Questions Training Materials Use and Handling of Training Aids Natural Scent Artificial Scent Simulating the Scene and Creating Hides Professional Issues Standardization and Certification Ethics and Professional Conduct Levels of Certainty and Conclusions Reached Record Keeping Evaluating the Qualifications of an Unknown Dog Handler Team Testifying in Court Legal Issues Search and Seizure Rules of Evidence Law and the Evidence Canine Handling a Search Request Evaluating the Feasibility of the Search Evaluating the Appropriateness of Using a Particular Handler or Canine Scheduling a Search: Season, Time Weather Promises and Deliverables When to Say No Planning the Search The Search Types of Searches Forensic Contexts Physical Contexts: Land, Water, etc. Use of Remote Sensing Use of Technical Location and Mapping Aids Who is in Charge Functioning as Part of a Team Evidence Discovery Evidence Documentation Evidence Recovery Conclusions: When and How to Communicate Them Behind the Scenes: Taphonomy Postmortem Processes Decomposition and Skeletonization Disarticulation Scavenger Modification Search Strategies for Disarticulated Remains Working With the Anthropologist At the Scene Acclimating the Dog to the Scene Motivating the Dog Assessing the Scene: Search Patterns Refining Search Strategy Periodic Reinforcement On-Site Guidelines Documenting the Search Land Searches Search Planning Conducting the Search Special Search Situations Spot Searches Hasty, Non-Thorough Searches Roadsides Landfill Swamp Wilderness and Forest Strategies Disarticulated Remains Dismembered Remains Water Searches (Marcia Koenig) Handler Strategies Type of Drowning-Dry or Wet Decomposition Process Selection of Boats Working a Search Area Response Time General Suggestions Suggestions for Working Rivers Suggestions for Working Lakes Water Conditions Conclusion Bibliography Index List of Figures and Tables Glossary Appendix A: Resources Training Aids and Equipment Continuing Education Opportunities Professional Organizations Appendix B: Document Examples Search Report Example A Search Report Example B Handler Resume Example A Handler Resume Example B Canine Resume Example Training Record Example A Training Record Example B Proficiency Test Example
Synopsis
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.
LC Classification Number
HV8025.R43 2000
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