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Technology

New Book Details How to Retrieve Forensic Data from an iPhone

"Phone Forensics," Jonathan Zdziarsk supplies the knowledge necessary to conduct complete and highly specialized forensic analysis of the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch. Intended for lawful forensic examination of devices by corporate security officers, law enforcement personnel, and private forensic examiners.

October 7, 2008

Weapons

Brits Develop Method for Lifting Prints from Wiped Cartridge Casings

Authorities in Britain and the United States used the method to re-open three cold cases, including a U.S. double murder that police are now optimistic of solving, said John Bond, the physicist who developed the technique.

September 4, 2008

Technology

Caught on Tape

A video analyst can examine any media containing video footage including analog sources like VHS and 8mm tapes and digital sources like CDs, DVD, digital tapes, and computer hard drives.

August 31, 2008

Technology

SIM Analyzer

BKForensics

BKForensics has developed another software product to retrieve content and information from SIM cards. SIM Analyzer is designed to help law enforcement professionals acquire last number dialed, abbreviated dialing numbers, active and deleted text messages, and other evidence from cell phones. SIM Analyzer is available in two different versions: standard and pro.

August 31, 2008

Patrol

How To Lift Fingerprints

As the responding patrol officer it’s your job to properly process the crime scene, including locating, printing, collecting, and documenting all fingerprint evidence on scene — not necessarily an easy task.

January 31, 2007

Patrol

Xenopus Electronix Forensic Flashlights

Xenopus Electronix

Xenopus Electronix crime scene and forensic flashlights illuminate evidence through fluorescence. The company offers a single-wavelength model, and some of their products are enabled to change modes between blue and ultraviolet, or white and ultraviolet. Flashlights are available in several ultraviolet wavelengths from 365 to 400nm, as well as in 465nm blue and 520nm green. Rechargeable lanterns that feature high-flux LED emitters provide intense blue or UV for high-output power.

June 30, 2006

Patrol

Independent Forensics RSID Semen-Testing Kit

Independent Forensics

Independent Forensics’ Rapid Stain Identification Semen Kit (RSID-Semen) is the first fluid specific test for the presence of semen. The kit is specific for human semenogelin antigens and will not cross-react with the myriad of other human body fluids that can cause false positives. The RSID Semen kit is designed to help crime laboratories correctly identify which samples from rape kits should go forward for DNA analysis.

March 31, 2006

Patrol

Grace Industries Forensic Scanner

Grace Industries, Inc.

Grace Industries’ forensic scanner features a discerning hydrocarbon detector in combination with six different colored LED lights with various light colors to detect potential evidence not visible under normal light.

January 31, 2006

Patrol

Death Masks

It took the perseverance of Det. Dale Bunten and the skill of forensic sculptor Wesley Neville, a lieutenant at the Florence County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Office, to link the remains of a small-framed teenager to missing 14-year-old Tara Exposito.

December 31, 2005

Patrol

Image Security Guard

Lexar’s new LockTight security system helps preserve the chain of evidence for digital photography.

December 31, 2005

Patrol

Sirchie Fingerprint Laboratories MegaMaxx Forensic Light Kit

Sirchie

Sirchie MegaMaxx is a compact kit that contains eight LED-type lights ranging from ultraviolet to 625nm, plus one white light. Each light is made of heavy-duty aluminum alloy and operates on batteries. Seven of the lights feature a high-intensity, 1-watt LED; the UV light features five LEDs for greater power. The kit also includes barrier goggles, special camera lens filters, a tripod light holder, and sturdy carrying case.

December 31, 2005

Patrol

Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories Forensic Alternate Light

Sirchie

Sirchie’s GoldPanther Forensic Alternate Light source for crime scenes and crime labs is a self-contained, fully portable device featuring a wide range of light frequencies from visible light to longwave UV up to 530nm in six steps. A rear-mounted, 12-volt, rechargeable battery powers the light and the bandpass filters are contained in two sliding filter arrays. Three camera barrier filters and three pairs of barrier goggles are supplied in yellow, orange, and red.

August 31, 2005