Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
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 />
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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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