Forensics and Criminalistics
Analysis of physical evidence, toolmarks, fibers, and documents in investigations.
In forensic work, visualizing and documenting physical evidence is critical for criminal investigations and judicial processes. Smart G-Scope provides forensic experts and crime scene technicians with a portable tool for examining evidence in the field or in the laboratory.
It can help examine toolmarks, striations, textile fibers, hairs, latent fingerprint features, document alterations, and other items of forensic interest with sufficient magnification and resolution to guide the investigation.
The ability to document findings with high-quality images supports forensic reports and the presentation of evidence in court.
Key benefits
- Examination of toolmarks and ballistic striations
- Analysis of fibers, hairs, and transfer particles
- Detection of document and signature alterations
- Photographic documentation with evidentiary value
- Portability for scene and lab use
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Practical examples
Toolmark comparison
A forensic expert examines marks left on a forced lock and compares them with marks produced by a seized screwdriver, documenting matches with detailed images for the report.
Document fraud detection
A forensic document examiner uses Smart G-Scope to inspect paper fibers and ink strokes in a disputed will, detecting inconsistencies that suggest later alteration.
Limitations & best practices
- Findings must be integrated into a rigorous forensic methodology.
- Maintain chain of custody for examined evidence.
- Chemical or genetic analysis requires complementary techniques.
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