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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 />

Building Materials Examinations<br />

Exam nat ons can compare bu ld ng mater als<br />

such as br ck, mortar, plaster, stucco, cement, and<br />

concrete.<br />

Questions concerning building materials<br />

evidence should be directed to 703-632-8449.<br />

Follow the ev dence subm ss on d rect ons,<br />

nclud ng Requesting Evidence Examinations<br />

and Packaging and Shipping Evidence.<br />

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When bu ld ng mater als are penetrated or<br />

damaged, debr s can adhere to people,<br />

cloth ng, tools, bags, and stolen tems and can<br />

transfer to veh cles. If poss ble, subm t the<br />

ev dence to the Laboratory for exam ners to<br />

remove the debr s. Package each tem <strong>of</strong><br />

ev dence n a separate paper bag. Do not<br />

process tools for latent pr nts.<br />

Collect known samples from the penetrated or<br />

damaged areas.<br />

Sh p known and quest oned debr s separately<br />

to avo d contam nat on. Subm t known and<br />

quest oned debr s n leakpro<strong>of</strong> conta ners<br />

such as film canisters or plastic pill bottles. Do<br />

not use paper or glass conta ners. Pack to<br />

keep lumps ntact.<br />

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