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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 />

Questions concerning toolmark evidence<br />

should be directed to 703-632-8442. Follow the<br />

ev dence subm ss on d rect ons, nclud ng<br />

Requesting Evidence Examinations and<br />

Packaging and Shipping Evidence.<br />

ß<br />

ß<br />

If poss ble, subm t the tool-marked ev dence.<br />

If t s not poss ble to subm t the tool-marked<br />

ev dence, make a cast to subm t to the<br />

Laboratory.<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

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

Call the Laboratory at 703-632-8442<br />

regard ng 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 />

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