Forensic Scientists assigned to the Trace Evidence Section
perform examinations on trace amounts of physical evidence, report their
findings with interpretation as appropriate, and testify in court as expert
witnesses. Examples of analyses performed are:
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Paint Analysis and Comparison
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Glass Examinations
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Fiber Identifications and Comparisons
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Hair Examinations
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Explosives Identification (Pre- and Post- Blast)
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Ignitable Liquids Identification (Pre- and Post- Fire)
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Head Lamp/Tail Lamp Examinations to determine if on at
collision
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Lachrymators (tear gas, pepper spray)
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Physical Matching
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General unknown substances (other than drugs)
The turn-around time required for examination results varies depending on
the complexity of the evidence.