Failed Evidence: Why Law Enforcement Resists Science

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Failed Evidence This page intentionally left blank Failed Evidence Why Law Enforcement Resists Science David A. Harris a NEW YORK UNIVERSIT Y PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2012 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Harris, David A., 1957Failed evidence : why law enforcement resists science / David A. Harris. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8147-9055-7 (cl : alk. paper) ISBN 978-0-8147-9056-4 (ebook) ISBN 978-0-8147-4466-6 (ebook) 1. Criminal justice, Administration of—United States. 2. Law enforcement—United States. 3. Science—United States. I. Title. HV9950.H396 2012 363.250973—dc23 2012010674 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To my parents mary and ruben harris two extraordinary people who gave me everything I needed to become what I am. This page intentionally left blank ...