Topic 2 - Linear Sequential Unmasking (LSU)

Question 1

What was the first step of LSU?

Answer 1

Analyse the crime scene print on its own while looking for an recording any unique features and deciding if there is features and deciding if there is enough detail to make a comparison

Question 2

What was the second step of LSU?

Answer 2

Later, extra info can be given when necessary, in order of importance to the case, to help make a comparison

Question 3

What was the third step of LSU?

Answer 3

The expert can revisit and add to his/her analysis but cannot delete or make changes to initial interpretations. They can also say how confident they are in saying it is a match or not