Investigating Animal Abuse Crime Scenes: A Field Guide (book)

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Investigating Animal Abuse Crime Scenes: A Field Guide is a book written by Virginia M. Maxwell and Martha Smith-Blackmore. It was first published in 2023. The book is designed for first responders, such as animal control officers and police officers, as well as forensic scientists and other criminal justice professionals who are tasked with processing and analysing animal crime scenes and evidence. It addresses the key areas that must be considered in a thorough investigation of an animal abuse crime, including general crime scene procedures, the recognition, collection, and preservation of different types of evidence, the critical role of the veterinarian, and the key aspects of veterinary forensic medicine.