SUNY Canton Assistant Professor Pens Book on Forensic Investigation

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SUNY Canton Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Elizabeth A. Erickson is the author of the new texbook “Criminalistics Laboratory Manual: The Basics of Forensic Investigation.”

CANTON, NY (03/25/2013)(readMedia)-- A new textbook written by SUNY Canton Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Elizabeth A. Erickson guides readers through a mock crime scene investigation and gives them the tools they need to solve a homicide based on forensic evidence.

Erickson said the concept for the book, titled "Criminalistics Laboratory Manual: The Basics of Forensic Investigation," was based on questions from many students in her Introduction to Forensic Investigation course.

"They were interested in how the crime scene evidence was gathered, used in the trial, and how it all tied together," she said. "The book is geared toward students who have little to no prior knowledge of forensic science. The manual starts with an original crime scene narrative, setting up the crime that students are to solve."

The book, which is Erickson's first, can be purchased on Amazon in paperback or electronically for Kindle.

Erickson was formerly a latent print examiner for the Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences before joining SUNY Canton. She also worked as a forensic scientist for the Indiana State Police Forensic Laboratory. Erickson holds a Master's degree in Forensic Sciences from George Washington University.

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor's degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA.

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