Science Practical - Recovery Flashcards
How to recover exhibits believed to have accelerants on?
Nylon bag in a nylon bag.
If liquid, decant into container then place nylon bag on top before lid.
How to recover wet clothing from fire scenes?
Nylon bag - do not dry
How to recover wet clothing?
Plastic tamper evidence bag, frozen or drying cabinet.
How to recover clothing?
Paper sac
How to recover swabs?
But all (2 or 3) swabs into same TE bag, same ref number and info.
How to recover a document?
Likely rigid container
How to recover tape?
Rigid container with sticky part not stuck to box
How to recover a bottle?
Rigid container
How to recover liquid?
If bottle unsecured, decant into accelerant tin.
If bottle 100% secure (baby bottle), package into rigid container
How to do a KM test?
Take a scratching of blood onto chromatography paper. Place 1 drop of KM, 1 drop of ethanol and 1 drop of hydrogen peroxide. Should immediately turn pink if positive reaction.
What swabs are taken for blood?
Control swab, background swab, apparent blood swab.
What swabs are taken for saliva?
Control, 1 wet swab, 1 dry swab
How to recover a condom?
Using condom kit, put freezer clip on and place into TE bag with biohazard tape. Then seal into box.
7 things on a CJA label
Police Force
Exhibit Number
Description
Date and Time
Address
Name
Signature
How to recover explosive material?
Swan necked nylon bag
What support would be needed for an explosive exhibit?
Forensic Explosive Laboratories (FEL)
What goes on a fingerprint lift?
Exhibit number
Date and Time
Address
Description
Direction arrow
Sign over edges
Name
Scale and diagram
What info goes on a swab?
Address
Date and Time
Exhibit Number
Name
Signature
Description/where from
How to recover drugs?
Paper wrap or universal tube then into TE bag.
How to recover Firearms?
ARV will use lead lined bag. CSI will supply TE bag to be placed into lead lined to collect debris. Packaged into cardboard box with Red Label . Paper and plastic bag also packaged as exhibits.
What support would be needed for a fingerprint?
Fingerprint enhancement lab (FEL), Fingerprint identification services, Fingerprint expert
What support would be needed for a drugs examination?
Drugs examination officer