Police Community Support Officers: Cultures and Identities within Pluralised Policing presents the first in-depth ethnographic study of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) since the creation of the role in 2002.
A myriad of different scenarios await those entering the field of forensic pathology, ranging from gunshot wounds to asphyxiation to explosives to death from addiction.
Based on the third International Conference on Symmetries, Differential Equations and Applications (SDEA-III), this proceedings volume highlights recent important advances and trends in the applications of Lie groups, including a broad area of topics in interdisciplinary studies, ranging from mathematical physics to financial mathematics.
This book proposes new technologies and discusses future solutions for ICT design infrastructures, as reflected in high-quality papers presented at the 8th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development (ICT4SD 2024), held in Goa, India, on 8-9 August 2024.
This book is a collection of research papers from the “7th International Conference on Mathematical Modelling, Applied Analysis and Computation” organized by Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon from April 18–20, 2024.
This book delves into the mathematical theory of causal functions over discrete time, offering a fresh perspective on causality beyond its philosophical roots.
Examines current and prospective challenges surrounding global challenges of education, energy, healthcare, security, and resilience This book discusses issues in large-scale systems in the United States and around the world.
This book presents high-quality research papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Sustainable and Innovative Solutions for Current Challenges in Engineering and Technology (ICSISCET 2024) held at Madhav Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Gwalior, India, during October 26-27, 2024.
Low confidence in the police and the increasing crime rates during the 1990s led to a series of government initiatives directed at changing both the structure and management of the police service.
Modeling and Applied Mathematics Modeling the behavior of real physical systems by suitable evolution equa- tions is a relevant, maybe the fundamental, aspect of the interactions be- tween mathematics and applied sciences.
The evidence-based policing (EBP) movement has intensified in many countries around the world in recent years, resulting in a proliferation of policies and infrastructure to support such a transformation.
Presenting the hard science increasingly required by courts to back up expert opinion in cases that hinge on impression evidence comparison, this book applies the methods of physics, chemistry, and engineering to analysis and interpretation of fingerprints, footwear and tire tread impressions, and bloodstains.
This book offers a pioneering exploration into the integration of safety considerations with operations research, providing a vital toolkit for enhancing decision-making processes in hazardous industries.
Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition is the only workbook which directly supports and cross-references methodology and terminology presented in Ross Gardner and Donna Krouskup's perennial best-seller Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigations, Third Edition.
"e;Polygraphy;' "e;lie detection;' and the "e;detection of deception"e; are all terms that refer to an application of the science of psychophysiology, which itself employs physiological measures to study and differentiate between psychological processes.
The contribution of psychological research to the prevention of miscarriages of justice and the development of effective investigative techniques is now established to a point where law enforcement agencies in numerous countries either employ psychologists as part of their staff, or work in cooperation with academic institutions.
This book presents Analytical and Approximate Methods for Complex Dynamical Systems and introduces ideas of discontinuous mapping treated as complex dynamical systems.
Criminal defence at the investigative stage has attracted growing attention due to the shifting focus of the criminal process onto pre-trial stages, and the recent European regulations adopted in this area.
Disaster Victim Identification: A Manager's Guide to Policy and Procedure's guiding thesis explains why disaster victim identification (DVI) must be fundamentally integrated-at the outset-into general disaster planning and operations procedures.
Operations Research in Space and Air is a selection of papers reflecting the experience and expertise of international OR consulting companies and academic groups.
Educational Planning of Court-Involved Youth provides a framework for alleviating chronic barriers for youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
This book is guided by the typical application scenarios of distributed coordination control strategies inspired by the collective behaviors of flocks of birds, schools of fish, swarm of herds, and so on.
This practical guidebook describes the basic concepts, the mathematical developments, and the engineering methodologies for exploiting possibility theory for the computer-based design of an information fusion system where the goal is decision support for industries in smart ICT (information and communications technologies).
This book concentrates on innovations in research in the areas of Data Science, Computer Science and Computer Engineering Education, Computer and Network Security, Health Informatics and Digital Imaging, Internet of Things, Smart Cities and Smart Energy, and Quantum ComputingThe Fourth International Conference on Innovations in Computing Research (ICR’25), August 25–27, 2025, London, UK, brings together a diverse group of researchers from all over the world with the intent of fostering collaboration and dissemination of the innovations in computing technologies.
This book illustrates the broad range of Jerry Marsden's mathematical legacy in areas of geometry, mechanics, and dynamics, from very pure mathematics to very applied, but always with a geometric perspective.
Providing a comprehensive overview of domestic violence across all racial/ethnic groups, this book explores topics rarely discussed in other domestic violence texts and identifies barriers that discourage victims from reporting abuse.
Backscattering and RF Sensing for Future Wireless Communication Discover what lies ahead in wireless communication networks with this insightful and forward-thinking book written by experts in the fieldBackscattering and RF Sensing for Future Wireless Communication delivers a concise and insightful picture of emerging and future trends in increasing the efficiency and performance of wireless communication networks.
Offender profiling is now viewed as an integral part of serious crime investigations by many law enforcement agencies across the world and continues to attract a high public and media profile.
The IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration (the 'Rules') are used in the majority of international arbitration cases, regardless of the administering institution or the legal background of the parties.
The interpretation and evaluation of scientific evidence and its presentation in a court of law is central both to the role of the forensic scientist as an expert witness and to the interests of justice.
Forensic DNA Applications: An Interdisciplinary Perspective, Second Edition is fully updated to outline the latest advances in forensic DNA testing techniques and applications.
Evidence: Law and Context explains the key concepts of evidence law in England and Wales clearly and concisely, set against the backdrop of the broader political and theoretical contexts.
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Business Information Systems, BIS 2020, which was planned to take place in Colorado Springs, CO, USA.