Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation

Learn to be a good investigator and a successful retracementsurveyor

In the era of CSI, forensic science has taken on an unaccustomedglamor. The fact is, forensic science plays as crucial a role inthe field of land surveying and title investigation as it does inflesh-and-blood criminology. Land location, the stability ofproperty lines, and the sanctity of title documents are of utmostinterest to the legal system in general, and the court system inparticular.

Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation is thefirst book to present the application of investigative forensictechniques to the field of land boundary retracement. Coveringbasic logic, document research, and the interpretation of physicalevidence on site, Forensic Procedures for Boundary and TitleInvestigation is an indispensable guide for?surveyors faced with adifficult retracement having little or faulty evidence.

Demonstrating the techniques that can be applied to boundarylocation, this fascinating and useful introduction to forensicscience:
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Covers basic logic with tips for avoiding assumptions during theinvestigation that might result in error and bad conclusions
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Explains the standard operating procedures, common to all forensicsfields, for the protection of scenes, evidence collection, andphotography
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Provides detailed information on records research, reconstructinghistorical documentation, dealing with damaged documentation, andinterpreting historic records containing antiquated measurementsand wording
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Includes a unique presentation of physical evidence investigationtechniques including interpreting stone, wood, and metal evidencefound on site
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Takes an international approach, presenting universal investigativetechniques and methods beyond the specifics of any singlecountry
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Includes advice on using the Internet for research and how to drawupon surprising sources of historic information such as postcards, advertisements, and family histories


This extensive treatment is sure to become a standard referencework for professionals in many fields related to land investigationas well as a practical text for the training of investigators inthe evidence recovery and interpretative processes leading tosuccessful property location and ownership.