Michael St. Clair
Jo Ann Given
Jami St. Clair, Columbus Police Crime Laboratory, Ohio, USA; Past President of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
Description
Crime Laboratory Management is the first book to address the unique operational, administrative, and political issues
involved in managing a forensic laboratory. It guides managers and supervisors through essential tasks ranging from hiring and training
of staff to quality control, facilities management, and public relations.
Author Jami St. Clair has more than 20 years experience
in forensic science and served as President of the American Society of Crime Lab Directors in 1998-1999. She and her colleagues have
designed this book to be useful for supervisors at every level. With its combination of classic management theories and practical information,
this unique resource will help managers ensure that their laboratories operate efficiently and survive the intense scrutiny of today's
criminal justice system. It will also help students and professional with an interest in forensic science and crime laboratory operation
to better understand the functions of labs and the critical role they play in handling and analyzing evidence.
Audience:
Crime laboratory directors and supervisors, forensic science students and practitioners, law enforcement professionals, criminal law practitioners,
and others interested in crime laboratory management.
