FBI Handbook of Forensic Science

FBI Handbook of Forensic Science

U.S. Government Printing Office | 1994 | ISBN: n/a | 130 pages | PDF | 18 Mb

Since its 1932 inception, the FBI Laboratory has consistently strived to enhance its service to the law enforcement and criminal justice communities.The Handbook of Forensic Science includes information to clarify the capabilities of the FBI Laboratory, as well as current techniques used to examine physical evidence.

Through exhaustive analysis, our technicians develop appropriate methodology to apply the most recent scientific and technological innovations to the examination of forensic evidence in criminal investigations.

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The reliability of these techniques is crucial, not only to the law enforcement profession, but also to the public we serve. The men and women who collect physical evidence at crime scenes must exercise prudent care in its handling and packaging in order to preserve its integrity. By doing so, they help to ensure that the results of laboratory examinations are accurate.

Suggested guidelines and procedures are included in this manual.

Table of Contents

Introductory Remarks

Vision Statement of the FBI Laboratory

General Information

Safety and The Crime Scene

Basic Safety Guidelines

The Crime Scene

FBI Forensic and Technical Support Services

Document Services

Computer Analysis and Response Team (CART)

Linguistics Examinations

Questioned Documents

Shoe Print and Tire Tread Examinations

Racketeering Records Analyses

Latent Fingerprint Services

Forensic Science Research and Training Center (FSRTC)

Scientific Analysis Services

Chemical-Toxicologjcal Examinations

DNA Analysis/Serology Examinations

Explosives (Examinations,Guidelines,etc.)

Firearms-Toolmarks Examinations

Hairs and Fibers Examinations

Materials Analyses

Special Projects Services

Graphic, Photographic, Structural, and Video Services

Technical Services

Audio/Video and Electronic Devices

The National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime Bomb DataCenter

Criminal Justice Information Services (QIS)

Packing and Shipping Evidence

Collection, Shipment, Identification, and Packaging Charts

Index

Publication Rights

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