Suggested for use on dark surfaces where white contrast is desired. Latent prints dusted with white powder must be placed on black backing cards for the highest contrast when photographing. Source: www.forensicssource.com … [Read more...] about White Magnetic Fingerprint Powder
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Alternate Light Source (ALS)
Alternate Light Source (ALS): It is becoming more commonplace for investigators to examine any likely surfaces (doors, doorknobs, windows, railings, etc.) with an alternate light source. These are laser or LED devices that emit a particular wavelength, or spectrum, of light. Some devices have different filters to provide a variety of spectra that can be photographed or … [Read more...] about Alternate Light Source (ALS)
Pioneering Forensics Research into Body Fluids in Sexual Assaults
Research student Kimberley Bexon's passion for DNA analysis means she is playing a key role in a project at the University of Huddersfield that should be a major aid in the investigation of sex offences. Now she is to receive financial backing from the Chartered Society of Forensic Science (previously known as the Forensic Science Society), which has awarded her a … [Read more...] about Pioneering Forensics Research into Body Fluids in Sexual Assaults
