Crime Analysis Final

• Found in fireplace: slide piece of heavy paper under charred paper and carefully place on a cushion of tissue in a rigid box.
• Ashtray: place ashtray in a moveable container as to prevent sliding

• Pre-label evidence container to avoid having to mark packaging materials with document enclosed.
• Label not to bend, fold or stamp container
• Soft tipped tweezers or gloves

• comparable
• representative
• adequate
• non-dictate
• victim

Falling, dripping

Direct means of identifying an individual and many variables must be taken into account in handwriting comparison.

• Proximity testing
• Fracture match
• Speedometer Examinations
• Number Restoration

Lead edge of disruption

• High potential for abuse
• Has currently accepted medical use in US with severe restrictions

• Shotgun - smooth bore
• Rifle - barrel with lands and grooves