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Bullet lead examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
Elemental analysis of the lead component of a bullet may be done when the bullet lacks aufficient microscopic marks for association with a specific firearm or when no firearm is recovered. The concentrations of selected elements in the lead portion of bullets or shot pellets can chemically characterize the source of the lead and determine if specimens could have originated from the same source of manufactured lead.
Questions concerning bullet lead examinations should be directed to 703-632-8441. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence.
* Ammunition components such as bullets, cartridge cases, and shotshell casings can be sent via registered mail through the U.S. Postal Service. Evidence must be packaged separately ...
- Abrasives examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-8441. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * Employ personnel familiar with engine and machinery operations and mechanics...
- Arson examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-7641. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * Ignitable liquids are volatile and easily lost through evaporation...
- Ink examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-8441. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * Pack ink evidence separately from any document or surface with ink marks...
- Soil examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-7690. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * Collect soil samples as soon as possible, because the soil at the crime...
- Tape examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(tape evidence)(Brief Article)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-8441. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * Whenever possible, submit tape still adhered to the substrate. This...
- Toolmark examinations.(Evidence Examinations)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-8442. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * If possible, submit the toolmarked evidence. * If it is not possible...
- Anthropological examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-7691. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * Clean and air-dry bones, if possible. Pack in paper bags and wrap...
- Feather examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...evidence should be directed to 703-632-7690. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * Submit feathers in heat-sealed or resealable plastic bags or paper...
Source: HighBeam Research, Bullet lead examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)