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Abstract

Forensic science is a compelling topic; witness the spate of television programs and recent movies featuring crime scene investigators in starring roles. But why not go to the source—the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's Handbook of Forensic Services—to learn about the guidelines for evidence gathering, crime scene safety, how to pack and ship evidence, and more? The site also links to the full-text journal, Forensic Science Communications, with articles on such topics as computer-assisted facial identification systems and the significance of classical morphological criteria for identifying gender using recent skulls.