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Evidence collection is one of the most important components of a criminal investigation and subsequent prosecution. Physical evidence can positively link a suspect to a crime, or it can prove one’s innocence. Continued advancements in technology and instrumentation have assisted law enforcement with its ability to collect forensic evidence.
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DiMaggio, J.A., Vernon, W. (2011). The Crime Scene and Crime Laboratory. In: Forensic Podiatry. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61737-976-5_1
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