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Serial number examinations.(Evidence Examinations)(Brief Article)
Obliterated serial or identification numbers are often restorable including markings on metal, wood, plastic, and fiberglass. Comparisons can be made with suspect dies.
Questions concerning serial number evidence should be directed to 703-632-8442. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence.
* If possible, remove the piece of frame rail containing the serial number, indicate where on the vehicle the cut was taken, and submit it to the Laboratory.
* If it is not possible to submit a piece of the frame rail, make a cast to submit to the Laboratory.
1. Use an acrylic surface replica cast kit. Call the Laboratory at 703-632-8442 regarding the appropriate cast kit.
2. Different formulas are used in different temperatures. If possible, move the evidence to a warm area.
3. Casts will duplicate foreign ...
- Firearms examinations.(Evidence Examinations)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence. * All firearms must...with a tag containing the caliber, make, model, and serial number. The date, time, owner(s)' name(s), location...
- Questioned documents examinations.(Evidence Examinations)
- Handbook of Forensic Services January 1, 2003 700+ words
...entire keyboard (all symbols, numbers, and upper- and lowercase letters) two times. * Record the make, model, and serial number of the typewriter on the exemplars. Also record the date the exemplars were obtained and the name of the person who directed...
- 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...