Practical Bomb Scene Investigation, Second Edition (Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations)
We all owe Tom Thurman a debt of gratitude for giving usPractical Bomb Scene Investigation,which I highly recommend …— From the Foreword, written by Louis J. Freeh, former FBI Director from 1993–2001We have usedPractical Bomb Scene Investigationas a reference for our Australian National Bomb Scene Course, and I am currently updating our course material, to bring it into closer alignment with the book. I did look at several other books, but I thoughtPractical Bomb Scene Investigationwas pitched at just the right level for a practicing crime scene officer or detective. It was reasonably priced as well, and the students take it away to become a lasting reference for them.—John Kelleher, Team Leader, Fire and Explosion Unit, Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre, AustraliaPacked with new photos, updated procedures, exciting and innovative strategies; Tom Thurman has improved on his already exceptional book with this second edition.  There is no finer volume for operators who handle bombs and investigate criminal use of explosives. Likewise, for policy makers, educators, and media who seek to expand their understanding of IEDs, Thurman’s book is indispensable.—Jeffrey H. Norwitz, NCIS (Retired), Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterPractical Bomb Scene Investigation, Second Edition, is the quintessential book and text on this topic. Well-written, extensively illustrated with fantastic photographs, and comprehensive coverage of the topic, it is indispensible. I worked with the author Tom Thurman at the FBI Laboratory and this book is "pure Thurman" — useful, authoritative, and accessible.Practical Bomb Scene Investigation, Second Edition, should be the standard text for every explosives course.— Max M. Houck, PhD, Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER)