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Technology

Ocean Optics Forensic Spectral Analysis

Ocean Optics

Ocean Optics’ LIBS-ELITE is a laser-induced breakdown spectrometer that provides real-time, high-resolution spectral analysis of elements in a variety of materials. The system covers the 200 to 980nm spectral range at 0.1nm in a single laser pulse and can be used in applications that range from education to forensic sample testing.

June 30, 2005

Patrol

QuiqLite XP-440 Quiqlite ID Check

QuigLite, Inc.

Quiqlite’s new XP-440 model has an ultra-violet light used to “ID check” for authenticating currency and identity documents that have UV security features. The lights are designed so as not to affect the use of night vision. Like the original Quiqlite, the XP-440 has a 180-degree adjustable light arm and closes to a flat position under a uniform shirt pocket when not in use.

June 30, 2005

Patrol

Spectronic Corporation Maxima ML-3500 UV Lamp

Spectronics Corporation

Spectronic Corporation’s Maxima ML-3500 long-wave ultraviolet (UV) lamp puts out up to 10 times the normal UV output of conventional UV lamps. It clearly illuminates gasoline, kerosene, benzene, and other arson accelerants, as well as fluorescent wrappings of incendiary devices such as road flares. The new Maxima UV lamp is powerful enough to be used in direct sunlight and comes with a rechargeable battery that operates the unit for up to two hours.

February 28, 2005

Technology

How To Investigate Cybercrime

Today and every day, thousands of people worldwide are being victimized by computer crime. That’s why just about every major municipal or county law enforcement agency in the United States now has a new breed of detective: the computer crime or “cybercrime” investigator.

October 31, 2003

Technology

Getting a Clue

Technological advances in instrumentation and equipment let law enforcement continually rethink what is possible when collecting forensic evidence. Utilizing new products and technologies often allows more evidence to be located, identified, and collected.

April 30, 2002

Technology

Anti-Missile Technology May Help Identify Dead Bodies

Santa Teresa, New Mexico's Recognition Solutions Inc. is employing copyrighted software that uncovers the individual characteristics of a body's skull when used on typical X-rays commonly used by dentists. This technology was originally designed for the rapid determination incoming international missiles.

April 30, 2000