An investigation into the effect of surveillance drones on textile evidence at crime scenes [PDF]
With increasing numbers of Police forces using drones for crime scene surveillance, the effect of the drones on trace evidence present needs evaluation. In this investigation the effect of flying a quadcopter drone at different heights over a controlled ...
Bassindale, Thomas, Bucknell, Alistair
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This study relies on the ability of six different fabrics to retain gunshot residues on their surfaces, and their capability to let them pass through.
Silvia Fabbris +9 more
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Study of gunshot residue by NAA and ESEM/EDX using several kinds of weapon and ammunition
This work is realized in view to determine appropriate techniques for the revelation of mineral gun shoot residues. Picked up from the crime scene, these indicial traces are used as material proofs for helping and guiding judicial investigations.
M. Chohra +7 more
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DIAGNOSING DEATH BY DROWNING THROUGH THE ANALYSIS OF BLOOD MARKERS BY INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA-MASS SPECTROMETRY [PDF]
Investigation of bodies recovered out of water is a complex but frequent medico-legal task. The key problem is if the victim died due to drowning or by the means of other cause and placed in water.
Agostinho Almeida +4 more
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Improving forensic casework analysis and interpretation of gunshot residue (GSR) evidence [PDF]
University of Technology, Sydney. Faculty of Science.There are two main challenges to gunshot residue (GSR) evidence. The first concerns analysis. The lack of screening techniques complicates sampling and analysis of large areas or numbers of exhibits.
Hales, S
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Analysis of gunshot residue (GSR) is a crucial evidences for a forensic analyst in the fastest way. GSR analysis insists a suitable method provides a relatively simple, rapid and precise information on the spot at the crime scene. Therefore, the analysis
Mohd Hashim Nurul’Afiqah Hashimah +2 more
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Rapid field identification of subjects involved in firearm-related crimes based on electroanalysis coupled with advanced chemometric data treatment [PDF]
We demonstrate a novel system for the detection and discrimination of varying levels of exposure to gunshot residue from subjects in various control scenarios.
Cetó Alsedà, Xavier +5 more
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Indirect Measurement of Shooting Distance by Active Thermography
Background: The analysis of gunshot residue (GSR) is crucial for gaining information on how a crime occurred. This study presents an innovative proof of concept for measuring shooting distances by performing Flash-Pulse active Thermography (FPT ...
Vittoria Medici +7 more
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Study of gunshot residues from Sintox® ammunition containing marking substances
Two types of factory marked Sintox® ammunition were investigated from the composition of gunshot residue particles (GSR) and occurrence of marking substance points of view.
Júlia Polovková +2 more
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Lead (Pb) concentrations in predatory bird livers 2010 and 2011: a Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme (PBMS) report [PDF]
The Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme (PBMS; http://pbms.ceh.ac.uk/) is the umbrella project that encompasses the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology’s National Capability contaminant monitoring and surveillance work on avian predators.
Chaplow, J.S. +6 more
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