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Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence. Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence. Founded 1978 by Doug Foster + Bob Freeman Design & Manufacture Instruments for forensic science, document examination and scene of crime investigation. Export to over 160 countries worldwide

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Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

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  1. Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

  2. Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

  3. Founded 1978 • by Doug Foster + Bob Freeman • Design & Manufacture • Instruments for forensic science, document examination and scene of crime investigation. • Exportto over 160 countries worldwide • Large modern facility in UK with Sales office in USA • Global network of over 100 distributors Forensic Science Equipment foster+freeman Brochure QDE Brochure Trace About Us Markets Quality Products Brochure Fingerprints Brochure Crime-lites

  4. Forensic Science Equipment foster+freeman • Markets include: • Forensic laboratories and police forces • Border control and customs authorities • Banks and security printers • Brand protection • Insurance industry Brochure QDE Brochure Trace About Us Markets Quality Products Brochure Fingerprints Brochure Crime-lites

  5. Forensic Science Equipment foster+freeman • Quality Assured... • IS0 9001/9002 • ISO 14001 • CE Mark • RoHS Compliant • WEEE Compliant • EMC testing Brochure QDE Brochure Trace About Us MarketsQuality Products Brochure Fingerprints Brochure Crime-lites

  6. Forensic Science Equipment foster+freeman Questioned Document Examination Trace Evidence Analysis Fingerprint Detection, Capture and Enhancement LED Forensic Light Sources Brochure QDE Brochure Trace About Us Markets QualityProducts Brochure Fingerprints Brochure Crime-lites

  7. Trace Evidence Examination A range of analytical techniques for examining: Glass, Fibres, Body Fluids, Paint Chips, Gun Shot Residues, Drugs and Illicit Materials ffTA Multi-functional modular system featuring Raman, microspectrophotometry, RI measuement and PLM Foram A single wavelength Raman spectrometer Brochure QDE Brochure Trace Brochure Fingerprints Brochure Crime-lites

  8. ffTA Modular system for trace evidence examination • a system that provides a range of analytical facilities on a single microscope: • GlassRefractiveIndexMeasurement • Raman Spectroscopy • Fluorescence Imaging • Image Processing • Micro-Spectrometry • Light Polarisation

  9. ffTA Modular system for trace evidence examination Multi-functional, modular analysis system High specification PC and Microscope Increased operator efficiency Cost effective Upgrade with new modules at any time

  10. foram Single wavelength Raman spectrometers • Foram is available with a choice of three laser wavelengths : • 785nm • 638nm • 532nm • Systems an be further enhanced through the addition of Raman databases to aid in the identification of unknowns

  11. foram Single wavelength Raman spectrometers Video microscope for sample selection Almost immidiate results with no sample preparation Identification using optional databases Wide range of applications

  12. Raman Spectra Libraries For use with ffTA and Foram Raman spectrometers Spectra databases compiled by S.T. Japan Identify unknown substances 20 libraries contain 9,000 spectra Libraries include: - Forensic compounds - Pharmaceuticals - Hazardous & toxic chemicals - Dyes, pigments, & stains - Solvents - Minerals and inorganic materials - Alcohols and phenols

  13. Studies: new psychoactive substances First appeared in the early 2000’s The EU early warning system monitors over 300 new compounds. 73 new psychoactives identified in Europe in 2012, Up from 49 in 2011 and 43 in 2010. Accounted for 69 deaths in the UK in 2012. Studied to see if Raman could give spectra of the compounds, and help ID unknowns

  14. Cathinone Derivatives

  15. Other CathinoneDerrivaties

  16. Street Cathinone derivatives

  17. Studies: Methamphetamine Dangerous and highly addictive stimulent Growing worldwide problem Bulk manufacture in Mexico and South East Asia

  18. Amphetamines

  19. Studies: Explosives Used by terrorist groups and insurgents Ingredients in IED’s Used in Car bombs and explosive vests

  20. Inorganic Explosives

  21. DNTs

  22. High Explosives

  23. www. fosterfreeman .com Foster + Freeman Ltd 2012

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