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A crime is committed, and police are called. But what happens next? This book looks at how forensics is used to solve violent crimes by explaining how police assess a crime scene and collect and analyze evidence, as well as exploring the roles of various crime scene investigators and analysts. Real-life murder cases are presented throughout as examples of how investigators have solved crimes in the past. Readers will learn about DNA testing, fingerprinting methods, and other proven techniques for solving crimes. They will also be introduced to key personnel involved in criminal investigations, from the crime scene investigators who first arrive on the scene to the medical examiners and lab technicians who piece together solutions and will discover more about the relationship between law enforcement and science. Read on and start sleuthing!