NCJ Number
196472
Journal
Law Enforcement Technology Volume: 29 Issue: 8 Dated: August 2002 Pages: 32,34,35
Date Published
August 2002
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article discusses new technology in forensic light sources, what they do, and where to obtain them.
Abstract
Alternate light sources, lasers, and ultraviolet lamps, are a major tool of crime scene investigations. New light sources that are discussed include: Spectroline TFK-100 forensic inspection kit, containing a powerful long-wave light source; the UV lamp, marketed by MDS, Inc., of Brandon, Florida, a tool for searching for hairs, fibers, body fluid, or other stains; Forensic PAL, marketed by Lighting Powder Company, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, a light source that emits LEDs, that will fit in a shirt pocket; the SceneSweeper Argon Laser, marketed by LumaChem of West Jordan, Utah, that produces four wavelengths of light, and has variable intensity control; and Krimesite Scope, marketed by Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories of Youngsville, North Carolina, has a reflected ultraviolet imaging system, which can be used in dark or daylight and visualizes latent fingerprints without any other enhancement. In conclusion, it is noted that new technology is making it possible to recover more valuable evidence leading to more leads for detectives.