Modern Forensic Tools and Devices: Emerging Trends in Crime Investigation

This book discusses the importance of the tools and devices that are utilized by the forensic laboratories as well as by crime scene processing unit. The digital tools are utilized by the laboratories and the detection kits are used by the crime scene processing unit. The digital forensic tools include the tools that are used in processing of the data retrieved from the personal digital assistants, smartphones and computer. Different tools are also there which can be used for the segregation of the relevant data from large pool of data and then collection of the packets of data that is available on the network and utilization of the information for forensically sound investigation. The Biometric identification system consists of the tools utilized for the processing of the biometric information and creation of the database for the system. On-spot detection devices and imaging devices are utilized for the crime scene processing and quick and hassle-free processing of the information or clue available on the crime scene. Furthermore, the last section of the book discusses the devices of the future tools and techniques used at the crime scene.