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 />
Specification Fraud and Noncompliant<br />
Materials<br />
Metallurg cal test ng <strong>of</strong> mater als can determ ne<br />
whether nfer or components were subst tuted n<br />
contract ng frauds. The compos t on and<br />
mechan cal propert es <strong>of</strong> mater als can be<br />
exam ned to determ ne f the components meet<br />
contractual obl gat ons or appropr ate regulatory<br />
codes. Prec ous-metal content also can be<br />
determ ned.<br />
Lamp Bulbs<br />
Exam nat ons can determ ne whether a lamp bulb<br />
was ncandescent when ts glass envelope was<br />
broken. Determ nat ons also can be made as to<br />
whether a lamp bulb was ncandescent when t<br />
was subjected to an mpact force such as a<br />
veh cular coll s on. Such determ nat ons can be<br />
made even f the glass was broken by the mpact.<br />
Watches, Clocks, and Timers<br />
The cond t ons caus ng a watch, clock, t mer, or<br />
other mechan sm to stop or malfunct on and<br />
whether the t me d splayed represents a.m. or<br />
p.m. (calendar-type t m ng mechan sms only) can<br />
be determ ned. The on/<strong>of</strong>f cond t on <strong>of</strong> appl ance<br />
timers damaged by a fire or explosion <strong>of</strong>ten can<br />
be determ ned.<br />
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