A Bibliography Related to Crime Scene Interpretation with ...

Cody (left) and Cinder (right) of the Missouri Region C Technical Rescue TeamCaninesThe topic of search dogs could be a component of a more all-encompassing category of search techniques.It is highlighted here, however, because of the routine and historic use of dogs in searches for both live anddeceased victims. The compiler has found the use of qualified cadaver dog teams the most efficient and costeffective means of searching large areas. Search and rescue teams will typically volunteer their efforts. A caninesearch is inherently a low impact technique involving minimal disruption of potential buried scenes. It is also atechnique which can be implemented discretely and repeatedly as environmental conditions (ie. temperature,moisture, or vegetation), change across a search area. A drawback to the use of dogs involves confirmation of theirabilities. Obviously, the best confirmation of such abilities include a history of past finds. In the absence of suchhistory and referrals, the nature and extent of the team’s training should be considered. The resources listed belowshould offer insight into proper training techniques and the use of canine search teams. The use of trained canines isonly one of several search tools. The competent investigator incorporates as many tools as feasible yet does not basehis investigation on one technique or resource.Increasingly, research into scent measurements, are appearing in forensic science literature. Thoseencountered by the compiler are included in this section. The reader is also directed to that section of thisbibliography which deals with topics of Decomposition under Taphonomy.Adams, G.J., and K.G. Johnson1994 Sleep, Work, and the Effects of Shift Work in Drug Detector Dogs Canis Familiaris. Appl. Anim. Behv. Sci., 41:115-126.Allen, William1996 "Scratch and Sniff", St. Louis Post Dispatch, June 10, 1996, Section D, page 1.Almey, H., and S. Nicklin1996 How Does Your Dog Smell? A Review of Canine Olfaction. Journal of Defence Science, 1:345-352.Anonymous1973a Canine Detectors. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 42(7):16-22.1973bUSAF Military Working Dog Program. United States Air Force, United States Printing Office, Washington, D.C.1976 Constitutional Limitations on the Use of Canines to Detect Evidence of Crime. Forham Law Review, 44(5):973-990.57