BREAKING OFFENCES WITH EXPLOSIVES - THE TECHNIQUES OF THE CRIMINAL AND THE SCIENTIST

• NCJ Number: 19927
• Journal: Journal of the Forensic Science Society Volume: 14 Issue: 2 Dated: (APRIL 1974) Pages: 99-102
• Author(s): H J Yallop
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 4 pages
• Corporate Author: Forensic Science Soc
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United Kingdom

Annotation

A DISCUSSION OF THE USE OF EXPLOSIVE IN BREAKING OFFENSES, THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO SET EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, AND THE TECHNIQUES USED BY THE SCIENTIST TO DETERMINE THE TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE USED.

Abstract

THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES TO ENTER PREMISES AND TO OPEN SECURITY CONTAINERS SUCH AS SAFES IS FIRST REVIEWED. SUCH TECHNIQUES OF DETECTION AS CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS ARE DESCRIBED, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF EACH ARE CONSIDERED. FINALLY, A BRIEF DISCUSSION OF EVIDENCE PRESENTATION IN CASES IN WHICH EXPLOSIVES WERE EMPLOYED IS PROVIDED.