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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

For large objects, and f poss ble, remove the<br />

sect on conta n ng the ser al number and<br />

subm t t to the Laboratory.<br />

If t s not poss ble to remove the sect on<br />

conta n ng the ser al number, make a cast to<br />

subm t to the Laboratory.<br />

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2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Use an acryl c-surface repl ca cast k t. Call<br />

the Laboratory at 703-632-8442 regard ng<br />

the appropr ate cast k t.<br />

D fferent formulas are used n d fferent<br />

temperatures. If poss ble, move the<br />

ev dence to a warm area.<br />

Casts w ll dupl cate fore gn mater al n the<br />

stamped characters. Clean the area<br />

before proceed ng. Remove pa nt and d rt<br />

w th a solvent such as acetone, gasol ne,<br />

or pa nt remover. Use Naval Jelly to<br />

remove rust. Use a s<strong>of</strong>t brush. Do not use<br />

a w re brush.<br />

Bu ld a dam around the stamped<br />

characters to reta n the acryl c l qu d<br />

wh le t hardens. Use a s<strong>of</strong>t and pl able<br />

dam mater al such as model ng clay.<br />

Ensure there are no vo ds n the dam.<br />

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