Crime Scene Investigtor offers a unique insight into the work and thinking of a major expert in the captivating field of forensic science. Semi-autobiographical, it charts the development of one individual and the science of crime scene investigation, with real life stories, the horror and the humour, human endeavour at its very best and worst. It tells the stories of real cases and real people.
The book is punctuated by chapters explaining the thought processes and practise behind the science during its recent development.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Crime Scene Investigator is a good balance between a series of good true stories and practical application of crime scene work and management. It’s a book every graduate in forensic science should read and digest. Notification of the book should be sent to all those Universities offering forensic science courses both here and in the US.” — Professor Brian Caddy (formerly professor of Forensic Science, University of Strathclyde)
Paul Millen’s book is a straightforward, accessible introduction to the real world of forensics and crime scene investigation. Millen is a professional, in fact a founder of crime scene investigative qualifications, and this shows throughout the book. I am a university professor, and I use this book with my science and technical writing students–they have enjoyed the book and learned much from it–the book is an excellent example of scientific writing. Unlike the TV and movie versions, Millen writes from the perspective of one who’s been there and experienced the shocking, the strange, the sad, the cruel, and even sometimes the humor of crimes. I appreciate the introduction to the sciences of forensics, written in a way that those of us who are not involved in forensics can understand the history, the science,and the technology involved in investigating tragic crimes. Millen invites the reader to explore the crime scenes with him, so that we can understand not only the investigation, but the human elements involved in each crime. Also, he writes in a way that potential jurors and witnesses could understand why and how a crime is investigated and in some cases, solved. I recommend this reading to anyone interested in forensics–you will be able to understand the reality of crimes that is so obviously missing in the media. This book delves into and explains what 30-second bites on CNN so sadly leave out. I highly recommend it –Professor JoAnne C. Juett (posted on Amazon US)
Book Description
Real CSI stories from the UK’s real Gil Grissom
About the Author
Born in London in 1957 Paul Millen began his career in Scotland Yard’s Forensic Science Laboratory, moving to the crime scene field in 1980. A four year posting to the Yard’s elite Flying Squad followed. Actively involved in the Forensic Science Society, he was later elected its vice president. Moving to the independent sector he continues to train crime scene investigators and managers at home and overseas whilst undertaking high profile case reviews.
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