Geological techniques are widely used in two aspects of serious criminal
investigations: (1) the search for clandestine burial sites, based on
near-surface geophysics or through the detection of decomposition
signals and (2) the analysis of trace evidence to identify its source
location or test the possible association between the trace evidence and
a known location of an offence. Although geoforensics is used in such
investigations world-wide there are still considerable gaps in the
published literature. In addition, there is increasing concern regarding
the illegal release of wastes either into the atmosphere, water courses
or on to the land surface, and a growing realization that the
techniques used in criminal forensics are equally useful in the
investigation of environmental crime. This book bridges the gap between
environmental and criminal geoforensics with conceptual, methodological
and case study contributions. This demonstrates the significant
potential that geoforensics holds for investigating and regulatory
officers.