Crime Scene Investigator

by Paul Millen

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.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, Crime

290 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

Paul Millen has over 30 years experience in the scientific investigation of crime. He is a leading authority in this area of forensic science.

As an individual his work has been commended by the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and his views were singled out and endorsed by HM Coroner in a high profile case .

Playing the lead role in setting up the prestigious diploma in Crime Scene Investigation awarded by the Forensic Science Society, over 20 years ago, he went on to be elected the Society’s vice president .

Appointed head of the scientific support department for Surrey Police, his work there was recognised by HM Inspector of Constabulary who commended the department as a “Centre of excellence” .

He is widely respected throughout the forensic science, police and legal sectors for his integrity professionalism and tenacity.

In 2003, Paul was a founder member of the International Police Training Team sent to Afghanistan.

In 2004, he was appointed the Lead Command Advisor (of the International Police Training Mission) at the Afghan National Police Central Training Centre in Kabul.

In 2003 and again in 2005, Paul was decorated by President Karzai of Afghanistan in recognition of his contribution to the International Police Training Mission in Afghanistan

Reviews

[Glynis O'halloran · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had all the makings of a very good book, given the subject matter but the writer's plodding, pedantic writing style made is heavy-going. Still, a good insight into the work of a Crime Scene Investigator

[Joanne Juett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paul Millen's book is a straightforward, accessible introduction to the real world of forensics and crime scene investigation. 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.

[julianne · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok, a little boring but I think that was the author's style of writing. I was disappointed at the end to have him mention God in the way he did. Science has been proven, God hasn't so how can he use that as a basis for determining guilt.

[Ruven · Rating 4 out of 5]

interessant

[Pcdoctorswr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book. Deserved 3 1/2 stars.

[Trevor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Semi auto-biographical, this book details some of the techniques used in cases. The chapters which are about the cases themselves are really interesting, the others not so much!

[Carol Harvey]

I didn't like it couldn't get into it. Other than that it was interesting and a good read.