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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 />

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 />

Follow ng the nstruct ons n the k t, m x<br />

the l qu d and powder for one m nute and<br />

pour the m xture nto the dam.<br />

The acryl c l qu d w ll take 30 m nutes to<br />

harden. Remove the cast when t s hard.<br />

If pa nt and rust are on the cast, make<br />

add t onal casts and subm t the cleanest<br />

one to the Laboratory.<br />

Ind cate where on the object (<strong>of</strong>ten a<br />

veh cle) the cast was taken.<br />

Pack the cast to prevent breakage.<br />

Photographs locate toolmarks but are <strong>of</strong> no<br />

value for identification purposes.<br />

Obta n samples <strong>of</strong> any mater al depos ted on<br />

the tools. Subm t samples n leakpro<strong>of</strong><br />

containers such as film canisters or plastic pill<br />

bottles.<br />

To avo d contam nat on, do not place the tool<br />

aga nst the tool-marked ev dence.<br />

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