The importance of forensic soil science and geology being connected to mainstream forensic science

Hilton Kobus, James Robertson

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Abstract

Soil science and geology are specialist disciplines that can make a valuable contribution to forensic science investigations. Despite a resurgence in earth material examination associated with criminal investigations, its full potential has probably not been realized. This paper discusses some of the issues that impact on the effective participation of soil science and geology in a broad forensic science context and why it is important for meaningful partnerships between forensic science service providers and specialist soil science and geology institutions to be established.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationForensic Soil Science and Geology
EditorsR. W. Fitzpatrick, L. J. Donelly
Place of PublicationBath, United Kingdom
PublisherGeological Society of London
Pages33-38
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781786209870
ISBN (Print)9781786204554
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Publication series

NameGeological Society Special Publication
Number1
Volume492
ISSN (Print)0305-8719

Keywords

  • DNA
  • forensic geology
  • human activity
  • nucleic acids
  • soils

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