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REVOLUTIONISING FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

The Complete Forensic Imaging Solution for the Search, Detection and Capture of Evidence.

Crime-lite® AUTO

Designed for forensic examiners seeking to streamline and modernise their investigations without compromising results: the Crime-lite AUTO is a compact and powerful full-spectral imaging device for the search, detection, and capture of evidence.

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REVOLUTIONISING FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

The Complete Forensic Imaging Solution for the Search, Detection and Capture of Evidence.

Crime-lite® AUTO

Designed for forensic examiners seeking to streamline and modernise their investigations without compromising results: the Crime-lite AUTO is a compact and powerful full-spectral imaging device for the search, detection, and capture of evidence.

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REVOLUTIONISING FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

Crime-lite® AUTO:
The Complete Forensic Imaging Solution for the Search, Detection and Capture of Evidence.

A simple and intuitive imaging solution, the Crime-lite ML PRO 2 is a semi-automated evidence screening tool built to meet the demands of busy forensic laboratories tasked with processing a broad variety of evidence types.

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A Single Device to Revolutionise Your Investigations

“This piece of equipment did more to improve this office’s ALS capabilities than any other ALS equipment previously utilized by this office’s personnel.”
– Forensic Specialist with the US Military

20MP CAMERA

LED ILLUMINATION

MOTORISED FILTERS

FULLY MULTI-SPECTRAL

PRE-SET EXAMINATIONS

VERIFIED BY SCIENCE

WITH CRIME-LITE AUTO EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, SIMPLY OPERATED STREAMLINE EXAMINATIONS A complete, all-in-one solution for the detection and imaging of evidence, the Crime-lite AUTO replaces multiple cases of equipment with a single handheld device: LIGHTS FILTERS CAMERA INTERFACE USING THE ENTIRE FORENSIC SPECTRUM DETECT MORE EVIDENCE HIGH INTENSITY LED ILLUMINATION RING 2X WIDE ANGLE ILLUMINATION ARMS AUTOMATED FILTER SELECTION WITH A SINGLE, INTEGRATED DEVICE CAPTURE & ANALYSE TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY 20MP CAMERA INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE

STREAMLINE EXAMINATIONS
WITH CRIME-LITE AUTO

A complete, all-in-one solution for the detection and imaging of evidence, the Crime-lite AUTO replaces multiple cases of equipment with a single handheld device:

✓ CAMERA ✓ LIGHTS
✓ FILTERS ✓ INTERFACE

DETECT MORE EVIDENCE,
USING THE ENTIRE FORENSIC SPECTRUM

✓ 2X WIDE ANGLE ILLUMINATION ARMS
✓ HIGH INTENSITY LED ILLUMINATION RING
✓ AUTOMATED FILTER SELECTION

CAPTURE & ANALYSE
WITH A SINGLE INTEGRATED DEVICE

✓ 20MP CAMERA
✓ TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
✓ INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE

UNRIVALLED PERFORMANCE,
UNMATCHED VERSATILITY

Crime-lite AUTO applications include:
FINGERMARKS & PRINTS BODY FLUIDS/DNA BLOODSTAINS NARCOTICS GUNSHOT RESIDUES HAIR FIBRES GLASS ACCELERANTS BRUISES BITE MARKS SHOEPRINTS BONE & TOOTH AND MORE…

FLUORESCENCE EXAMINATION

EXAMPLES: BODY FLUIDS ON FABRIC

INFRARED EXAMINATION

EXAMPLE: BLOODSTAINS

CONTRAST EXAMINATION

EXAMPLES: FINGERMARKS & BRUISING

EXAMINE BEYOND
THE VISIBLE UNRIVALLED UV-Vis-IR ILLUMINATION,
FILTRATION AND CAPTURE: WITH AUTOMATED ILLUMINATION,
FILTRATION & CAPTURE DETECT MORE
EVIDENCE 55 WAVELENGTH COMBINATIONS

Camera

  • Advanced Photo System (APS) High-Definition CMOS sensor – 23mm width (horizontal) pixels
  • Optimal working distance: 200mm
  • Optical resolution of 22 lp/mm at a Field of View of 70mm
  • Resolution (Photo Mode): Captured image 5456 x 3632 (20.1 Mp) – Live image 900 x 598.
  • Resolution (Video Mode): High Definition (HD) 1920 x 1080 – Standard Definition (SD) 900 x 598
  • Video sensitivity: from 350 to 1000nm.
  • Image Format: JPG, TIFF, PNG, JPG. Video Format: MP4
  • Complete Camera Control: Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority. Automatic or manually adjustable White Balance. ISO adjustment from 100 to 16000
  • HDMI Live video output: Wireless transmission of live video

Lens

  • Auto and Fine Manual focus modes (f 22.0 to f 3.5)
  • Optimised for quick and sharp image capture, even at close distances.

LED Ring

  • 4x UV, Violet, Blue, Blue/Green, Gren, Orange and Red LEDs.
  • LEDs selected for peak output power and colour purity
  • WaveTrim high-transmittance output trimming filters ensure wavelength accuracy
  • Combine LEDs to provide up to 55 wavelength combinations

Illumination Arms

  • 4x UV LEDs, 2x IR and White LEDs.
  • UV safety interlocks for operator safety

Imaging Filters

  • Automated or Manual selection of imaging filters
  • Long-pass fluorescence imaging filters:
    – VIS/420, 455nm, 495nm, 550nm, 590nm, and 780nm
  • Bandpass fluorescence imaging filters:
    – 415nm, 530nm and UV 315-380nm

Touchscreen Display

  • Responsive capacitive multi-touch input, 16.7M colour display
  • Adjustable (hinged) viewing angle with automatic screen rotation
  • Ambient light sensor with auto screen brightness: uniform brightness across the display
  • HDMI live video output – connect secondary viewing monitor via tethered or wireless HDMI

Connectivity

  • Capture and store data using self-contained and portable storage
  • Image capture (BMP, TIFF, PNG, JPG), Video capture (AVI) 1920×1080
  • WiFi connectivity

Intuitive ‘App’ Style Interface

Fully Integrated, Rapid-start 1.6GHz Processor

Complete Control of Camera Settings

Full Illumination & Filter Control

Image Review Gallery including Image Data

Built-in Image Enhancements and Annotation

Crime-lite® AUTO Polariser Clip-on accessories reduce glare and reflection from the skin's surface... LEARN MORE Interactive Evidence Sample Kit - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/INT-SAMPLES - An interactive multimedia training resource including evidence samples. LEARN MORE Scene-of-Crime Tripod - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/14 - Professional photography tripod to eliminate camera shake. LEARN MORE Laboratory Arm - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/11 - Articulated arm for easy laboratory operation and scanning... LEARN MORE Oblique Ring Light - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/9 - A 24x LED ring light to improve ridge... LEARN MORE Coaxial Light Box - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/10 - A lightweight attachment for imaging evidence on highly... LEARN MORE Power Accessories - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/1,2,3,8 - High capacity lithium batteries, rapid charger and mains... LEARN MORE SD Card & USB Memory Stick - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/6+7 - For image storage, software updates and quick data... LEARN MORE Magnetic Lens Cap - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/12 - Magnetised protective lens cap for easy removal. LEARN MORE Adjustable Neck/Shoulder Strap - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/5 - Neck/shoulder strap for support at the crime scene. LEARN MORE Scene-of-Crime Carry Case - Crime-lite® AUTO QCL/AUTO/ACC/4 - A rugged, waterproof case with machined foam cut-outs. LEARN MORE
SOCO uses the Crime-lite AUTO

Experience the capabilities of the Crime-lite AUTO first-hand

Our expert staff deliver product demonstrations across the globe, providing the opportunity to get hands-on with our products and experience their capabilities for yourself. Get in touch with our team today to request a demonstration or further information.


The Complete Fingerprint Imaging Solution for Crime-lite AUTO

A truly versatile fingerprint imaging system designed to maximise the search, detection and imaging of evidence at crime-scenes and in laboratory settings

Combining the handheld Crime-lite AUTO with a modular laboratory dock, DISCOVER is a versatile two-part workstation for every stage of the forensic evidence workflow.

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Never Miss a Trace: Maximise evidence capture with pre-set AUTO examination modes

Unique to foster+freeman, the Crime-lite AUTO enables examiners to search for evidence using a set of scientifically verified ‘AUTOmated’ examinations – now with more evidence types.

Never Miss a Trace: Maximise evidence capture with pre-set AUTO examination modes

Unique to foster+freeman, the Crime-lite AUTO enables examiners to search for evidence
using a set of scientifically verified ‘AUTOmated’ examinations – now with more evidence types.

Our AUTO examination modes are based on over 20,000 reference images used to scientifically verify the optimum illumination and imaging conditions for a variety of common forensic evidence types.

The findings of this vast study appear within the Crime-lite AUTO as presets, providing a powerful toolset for the improved detection of evidence including body fluids and traces of DNA.

Expert Results, Verified by Science
This unrivalled level of research, combined with the Crime-lite AUTO’s intuitive interface, enables every Crime-lite AUTO user to achieve expert results when searching for and detecting evidence.

Detect More Evidence with 3 New AUTO Presets
While the initial presets focused on body fluids, our applications team has been working in collaboration with Florida International University to extend the scope of the project, adding 3 more presets for common evidence types: Ignitable Fluids, Narcotics and Gun Shot Residue.

Existing Crime-lite AUTO Customer?
To add this new capability to your Crime-lite AUTO, please visit ff-customer.com to download and install the latest software update file today. 

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Simplified Operation

Automatic selection of light source and filter based on the evidence type being searched.

Scientifically Verified

Pre-set examination setting have been derived from a unique dataset developed as part of an exhaustive body fluid detection study

Optimised Examinations

Achieve the best possible results during every single examination.

CAPTURE. EXAMINE. SHARE
With the Dedicated Crime-lite App

Connect Crime Scene to Incident Room
Providing immediate communication between the crime scene and investigators back at HQ, communication via the the Crime-lite App can increase the accuracy and efficiency of your investigations.

Preserve Evidence:
Using non-contact imaging to quickly document evidence before it is lost or altered.

Instant Communication & Collaboration
Between forensic specialists and investigators for remote analysis of evidence.

Increased Speed & Efficiency
By sharing images of the scene and evidence to enable investigators to make informed decisions about the direction of the investigation

IOS and Android Compatible

Detect more evidence, more efficiently

With a range of lab and crime-scene specific accessories available, our Crime-lite AUTO kits are ready to revolutionise your investigative workflow and improve your results.
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]]> MVC® FFLEX L https://fosterfreeman.com/mvc-fflex-l/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:56:43 +0000 https://fosterfreeman.com/mvc-fflex-m-copy/ Updated with impressive new features, the MVC FFLEX L builds on tried and trusted technology to optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete control of the fingermark development process.

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Large capacity next-generation fingermark fuming cabinet

For more than 20-years, MVC fuming cabinets have set the benchmark for performance and reliability as the dependable workhorses of forensic laboratories worldwide.

Updated with impressive new features, the MVC FFLEX L builds on that tried and trusted technology offering innovative new user-focussed features that will optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete end-to-end control of the fingermark development process.

“Develop superior fingerprint ridge detail on evidence, faster and more efficiently than rival technology, without compromising usability or end-user safety”

Forensic Laboratory:

  • Gold-standard cyanoacrylate development of fingerprints on non-porous surfaces.
  • Accommodates ‘traditional’ Cyanoacrylate and PolyCyano UV 1-stage glue/stain process.

Fingerprints:
Latent Non-Porous Semi-Porous Cyanoacrylate PolyCyano UV

  • 2025 litre, large capacity fuming cabinet
  • 3-point humidity sensors
  • Modular construction
  • LCD touchscreen interface
  • Multi-point process monitoring
  • NEW Variable life filter cartridges
  • SMART Process Management for Optimised Results
  • End-to-End Monitoring and Measurement
  • Complete End-User-Safety
  • Increased Efficiency for Improved Evidence Throughput
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Tried and Trusted Technology plus new user-focused features:

3-point humidity sensors

End-to-end Monitoring and Measurement of fuming variables at every stage of the development cycle including precision heating of the cyanoacrylate reagent and calibrated 3-point monitoring of relative humidity (RH) within the cabinet.

Fingermarks on a polymer banknote, developed using Cyanoacrylate

Smart Process Management
Optimise the fuming process, using manual or semiautomated operations, to improve the development of feint fingermarks.

End-to-End Monitoring & Measurement
Monitor (in real-time) and record all fuming cycle parameters to validate the consistency, reliability, and quality of results.

Unrivalled Product Safety
All potential risks and hazards associated with cyanoacrylate fuming have been minimised, putting the safety of laboratory staff first.

Reduced Consumable Costs
Variable life activated carbon filter cassettes remove the ‘guess work’ and risk of sub-standard performance due to absorbed filters. Also helps to ensure maximum utility of each filter is achieved & capacity is not wasted.

Superior Fuming Results

While the MVC FFLEX L offers optimised user features, safety and economy, it remains firmly focussed on achieving the best possible results, setting the gold-standard in laboratory fingerprint fuming.

Images of fumed fingermarks captured with DCS 5

New & Innovative

MVC FFLEX fuming cabinets provide a safe controlled environment within which every stage of the fuming process has been optimised to develop the maximum amount of ridge detail.

Variable Life Filter Cassettes

Maximise filter life whilst enhancing overall performance

  • Intelligent 2-stage activated carbon filters
  • Adjusts and compensates for varying glue type and quantity
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User-First Design

Simple features to improve throughput and daily utilization of this laboratory workhorse

  • EZI Clean Glass-to-glass Cabinet Interior
  • Quick-release Components
  • Modular Shelving System
  • Connects to Companion App for data transfer and analysis

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]]> VSC® PDi+ https://fosterfreeman.com/vsc-pdi/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:57:00 +0000 https://fosterfreeman.a2hosted.com/eye-d2-copy/ The VSC-PDi+ captures ultra-high-resolution images of documents under many light sources, storing them their with biometric data.

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  • VSC PDi+ Perfect Digital Capture of Travel and Identity Documents
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VSC® PDi+

Perfect Digital Capture of Travel and Identity Documents

The VSC-PDi+ captures ultra-high-resolution images of documents under a selection of light sources, storing them together with biometric and embedded data to create a full digital record of the physical document.

Examination-quality digital copies of travel and identity documents can be interrogated on-the-spot or shared across a secure network for remote examination by users of any connected VSC instrument.

  • 45MP precision camera
  • Full-page passport imaging
  • Multi-spectral examination (UV, Vis, IR)
  • Positionable LED array for hologram imaging
  • Visible band filter and IR Viewing filter
  • Integral eChip RFID reader
  • Auto-detect embedded data from documents
  • Securely examine, share and save digitised documents
  • Automated document examination with one-click capture
  • True-colour calibration
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Perfect Digital Copies

of Physical Documents

A digitised document, captured by the VSC-PDi+, includes all of the information and images that an examiner requires to perform a comprehensive interrogation of a passport or ID card even when no physical copy is present.

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Flawless 45MP Imaging

The VSC-PDi+ combines a precision camera system with true-colour calibration to create perfect digital copies of a document. 

Identify Fakes and Counterfeits

Inspect crystal clear images of documents captured under UV, Visible and IR illumination to reveal counterfeits of evidence of tampering.

Examine Embedded Data

Auto-detect data embedded within documents including Machine Readable Zones, 2D and 3D barcodes, IPI and other concealed information.

One-Click Image Capture

Automated Document Examination

Operated via an intuitive software interface, VSC-PDi+ one-click examination routines may be configured to capture a series of ultra-high-resolution images under UV, Visible and IR light sources, revealing all levels of security features and exposing any signs of tampering or alteration.

Whilst images are captured, the VSC-PDi+ simultaneously detects and decodes embedded data (including eChip, biometric and ICAO MRZ data) to create a complete document data file.

Ideal for repetitive inspections, one-click examinations enable operators of all user levels to create perfect digital documents.

Advanced Features

Forensic-Level Examinations

Ultraviolet, Visible, and Infrared Imaging

Capture images of documents under UV, Visible and Infrared lighting conditions to reveal printed security features including UV activated inks and security threads, IR drop-out inks, holograms, latent images, and watermarks etc.

Decode Printed and Embedded Data

Automatically detect, decode and record contactless eChip data, Machine Readable Zones (MRZ), 2D and 3D barcodes and other embedded data whilst Optical Character Recognition detects and imports printed text.

3D Imaging Mode

An optional 3-Dimensional imaging module enables document examiners to derive a 3D model of the surface of a document in order to better analyze security features, pen-tip strokes and other impressions in paper.

Facial Recognition

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True-Colour Calibration

An easy to use calibration routine enables users to display VSC-PDi+ images on-screen with perfect accuracy. By checking VSC-PDi+ capture data against an industry-standard ColorChecker calibration chart it is possible to ensure the consistency of images captured by any VSC-PDi+ system.  

PDi Passport Diffused IRPDi Passport Diffused IR 2

Passport data page under Vis/IR examination

PDi full page passportPDi full page passport UV

Full-page UV/Vis passport examination

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]]> MVC® FFLEX S https://fosterfreeman.com/mvc-fflex-s/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:43:53 +0000 https://fosterfreeman.com/mvc-fflex-m-copy/ Updated with a radical new design, the MVC FFLEX S builds on tried and trusted technology to optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete control of the fingermark development process.

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Next-gen bench-top fingermark fuming cabinet

For more than 20-years, MVC® fuming cabinets have set the benchmark for performance and reliability as the dependable workhorses of forensic laboratories worldwide.
Updated with a radical new design, the MVC®FFLEX S builds on that tried and trusted technology offering innovative new user-focussed features that will optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete end-to-end control of the fingermark development process.

“Develop superior fingerprint ridge detail on evidence, faster and more efficiently than rival technology, without compromising usability or end-user safety”

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  • Accommodates ‘traditional’ Cyanoacrylate and PolyCyano UV 1-stage glue/stain process.

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  • 323 litre, small-size fuming cabinet
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Tried and Trusted Technology

plus new user-focused features

Fingermarks on a polymer banknote, developed using Cyanoacrylate

Smart Process Management
Optimise the fuming process, using manual or semiautomated operations, to improve the development of feint fingermarks.

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Monitor (in real-time) and record all fuming cycle parameters to validate the consistency, reliability, and quality of results.

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Variable life activated carbon filter cassettes remove the ‘guess work’ and risk of sub-standard performance due to absorbed filters. Also helps to ensure maximum utility of each filter is achieved & capacity is not wasted.

Bench-top Fuming Cabinet Optimised for Superior Results

While the MVC FFLEX S offers optimised user features, safety and economy, it remains firmly focussed on achieving the best possible results, setting the gold-standard in small-scale laboratory fingerprint fuming.

Images of fumed fingermarks captured with DCS 5

New & Innovative

MVC FFLEX fuming cabinets provide a safe controlled environment within which every stage of the fuming process has been optimised to develop the maximum amount of ridge detail.

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Maximise filter life whilst enhancing overall performance

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]]> MVC® FFLEX Cyanoacrylate Validation Targets https://fosterfreeman.com/mvc-fflex-cyanoacrylate-validation-targets/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:37:34 +0000 https://fosterfreeman.com/aari-amino-acid-validation-targets-copy/ Simple and effective solution to validate the integrity of cyanoacrylate-based fingermark fuming processes

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Cyanoacrylate Validation Targets for MVC® FFLEX

Simple and effective solution to validate the integrity of cyanoacrylate-based fingermark fuming processes

MVC FFLEX Validation Targets are single-use strips dosed with a proprietary solution that develops in the same manner as a fingerprint during cyanoacrylate fuming.

MVC FFLEX Validation Targets are supplied in packs of 300

By simply placing a Validation Target inside the cabinet when evidence is fumed, we can ensure that integrity of both the reagent and the process every time the MVC FFLEX Cabinet is run.

When the conditions are correct, a print and a tick symbol appear on the target, clearly validating the integrity of the process. MVC FFLEX Validation Targets should be included with every fuming cycle and may also be used for post-treatment of superglue development with fluorescent
dyes, such as BY40 and Rd6G.

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Why use
Validation Targets?

  • Easy to Use
    Process alongside evidence
  • Easy to Validate
    Clear pass/fail indication
  • Repeatable Efficacy
    Provides consistent, reliable results

Features:

  • For use with cyanoacrylate-based treatments
  • Unique barcode identifier
  • Pat-pending: GB2205397.9
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NEW PRODUCT: MVC® FFLEX M

The Next Industry Standard Cyanoacrylate Fuming Cabinet

For more than 20-years, MVC® fuming cabinets have set the benchmark for performance and reliability as the dependable workhorses of forensic laboratories worldwide. Updated with a radical new design, the MVC®FFLEX M builds on that tried and trusted technology offering innovative new user-focussed features that will optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete end-to-end control of the fingermark development process.

Find out more

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]]> MVC® FFLEX M https://fosterfreeman.com/mvc-fflex-m/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:50:45 +0000 https://heuristic-wozniak.88-208-242-9.plesk.page/discover-copy/ Updated with a radical new design, the MVC FFLEX M builds on tried and trusted technology to optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete control of the fingermark development process.

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The next industry-standard fingermark fuming cabinet

For more than 20-years, MVC® fuming cabinets have set the benchmark for performance and reliability as the dependable workhorses of forensic laboratories worldwide. Updated with a radical new design, the MVC®FFLEX M builds on that tried and trusted technology offering innovative new user-focussed features that will optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete end-to-end control of the fingermark development process.

“Develop superior fingerprint ridge detail on evidence, faster and more efficiently than rival technology, without compromising usability or end-user safety”

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Fingerprints
Latent Non-Porous Semi-Porous Cyanoacrylate PolyCyano UV

  • 825 litre, mid-size fuming cabinet
  • Modular construction
  • LCD touchscreen interface
  • Multi-point process monitoring
  • NEW Variable life filter cartridges
  • SMART Process Management for Optimised Results
  • End-to-End Monitoring and Measurement
  • Complete End-User-Safety
  • Increased Efficiency for Improved Evidence Throughput
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Tried and Trusted Technology

plus new user-focused features

Fingermarks on a polymer banknote, developed using Cyanoacrylate

Smart Process Management
Optimise the fuming process, using manual or semiautomated operations, to improve the development of feint fingermarks.

End-to-End Monitoring & Measurement
Monitor (in real-time) and record all fuming cycle parameters to validate the consistency, reliability, and quality of results.

Unrivalled Product Safety
All potential risks and hazards associated with cyanoacrylate fuming have been minimised, putting the safety of laboratory staff first.

Reduced Consumable Costs
Variable life activated carbon filter cassettes remove the ‘guess work’ and risk of sub-standard performance due to absorbed filters. Also helps to ensure maximum utility of each filter is achieved & capacity is not wasted.

Superior Fuming Results

While the MVC FFLEX M offers optimised user features, safety and economy, it remains firmly focussed on achieving the best possible results, setting the gold-standard in laboratory fingerprint fuming.

Images of fumed fingermarks captured with DCS 5

New & Innovative

MVC FFLEX fuming cabinets provide a safe controlled environment within which every stage of the fuming process has been optimised to develop the maximum amount of ridge detail.

Variable Life Filter Cassettes

Maximise filter life whilst enhancing overall performance

  • Intelligent 2-stage activated carbon filters
  • Adjusts and compensates for varying glue type and quantity
  • Dynamic filter saturation status indicator

User-First Design

Simple features to improve throughput and daily utilization of this laboratory workhorse

  • EZI Clean Glass-to-glass Cabinet Interior
  • Quick-release Components
  • Modular Shelving System
  • Connects to Companion App for data transfer and analysis

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MVC FFLEX M Launch Webinar

The MVC FFLEX M was officially launched to a select group of forensic examiners as part of the company’s Forensic Webinar Series.

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Cyanoacrylate Validation Targets for MVC® FFLEX

A simple and effective solution to validate the integrity of cyanoacrylate-based fingermark fuming processes

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]]> DISCOVER® https://fosterfreeman.com/discover/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:39:18 +0000 https://heuristic-wozniak.88-208-242-9.plesk.page/aari-copy/ A truly versatile fingerprint imaging system designed to maximise the search, detection and imaging of evidence at the crime-scene and in the laboratory.

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for Crime-lite® AUTO

A truly versatile fingerprint imaging system designed to maximise the search, detection and imaging of evidence at the crime-scene and in the laboratory.

Combining the handheld Crime-lite AUTO with a modular laboratory dock, DISCOVER is a versatile two-part workstation for every stage of the forensic evidence workflow.

Laboratory Docking System

Core System:

  • Crime-lite AUTO quick-dock port
  • XYZ positioning
  • Mouse/Keyboard/Monitor interface
    Illumination & Imaging Modules
  • Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper
  • Coaxial Illumination
  • Polarised Illumination
  • Diffuse Light Plate
  • Seamless transition between
    Crime Scene & Laboratory
  • Perform visible, fluorescent,
    contrast, UV and IR examinations
  • Advanced software functionality
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Crime Scene to Crime Lab

A uniquely versatile and cost-effective forensic imaging solution: DISCOVER takes the intuitive operation of the Crime-lite AUTO and applies it to laboratory fingerprint imaging

Un-docked…

the compact Crime-lite AUTO is a handheld search and imaging tool providing 55x wavebands of illumination for the detection of evidence that includes fingermarks; body fluids (blood, semen, sweat etc.); narcotics; accelerants and gunshot residues, etc.

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Docked…

the Crime-lite AUTO provides the illumination and capture system at the heart of the DISCOVER fingermark imaging workstation. Built to meet the demands of fingerprint photography experts, a selection of slot-in imaging and illumination modules further benefit the examiner by providing application-specific tools for the visualisation of fingermarks on difficult and hard-to-image surfaces including bullet casings; smartphone screens; mirrors and other reflective surfaces, etc.

In the forensic laboratory…

DISCOVER combines the entire feature-set of the Crime-lite AUTO with advanced functionality (including evidence-specific modules) to capture and enhance the best possible images of fingerprints on a wide variety of surfaces.

At the crime scene…

the Crime-lite AUTO provides investigators with the tools and the confidence required to search for, detect, and capture high quality images of evidence in-situ.

Applications

Crime Scene

SEARCH // DETECT // EXAMINE

Fingermarks Body Fluids Trace Evidence Gunshot Residue Shoeprints DNA Bone & Tooth Fragments Accelerants Bite Marks Bruising Narcotics Suspect Fibres Hair Blood Semen and more…

Laboratory

ILLUMINATE // CAPTURE // ENHANCE

Cyanoacrylate DFO 1,2-Indandione Gunshot Residue Latents Polycyano Redwop Iodine BY-40 RECOVER Dusting Powders Rhodamine 6G Nano Particles Tape Lifts Silver Nitrate and more…

Modular Design

A selection of slot-in illumination and imaging modules provide fingerprint examiners with dedicated tools to achieve maximum print visibility on a range of substrates and surfaces.

  • Diffuse Light Panel
  • Cylindrical Surface Unwrapper
  • Coaxial Light box
  • Polarised Light Tunnel
  • Fluorescence Imaging Bellows

Software Features

Gain access to a range of software features when using the DISCOVER system. These include:

  • Live video search and capture
  • Image mark-up & enhancements
  • Digital calipers
  • Audit trail
  • Report generation
  • Image stitching
  • Service log

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Foster + Freeman Crime-Lite Auto. Allowing Forensic examiners to search the crime scene without limitations.

Crime-lite® AUTO

Forensic imaging technology meets powerful multi-spectral illumination in this complete solution to the search, detection, and capture of evidence.

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]]> AARI® https://fosterfreeman.com/aari/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:23:49 +0000 https://fosterfreeman.a2hosted.com/crime-lite-ml-2-copy/ Dramatically increase the speed and accuracy of fingerprint visualisation on items of porous/semi-porous evidence using a fully-integrated detection and imaging system with intelligent AI Assist Ridge Detection software.

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  • AARI - AMINO ACID RAPID IMAGER -Streamlined visualisation and mark-up of fingermarks
  • AARI - Fully-Integrated Imaging Workstationwith a rapid easy-to-use interface
  • Uncomplicated, fast and efficient, the AARIAmino Acid Rapid Imager includes multi-spectral illumination sources, and a high-resolution Vis-IR camera equipped with wavelength-specific imaging filters for the semiautomated detection and photography of fingermarks on evidence including sheets of paper and card up to A4/Letter width.
  • AARI for the streamlined visualisation and markup of fingerprints.  

AARI®

Amino Acid Rapid Imager

Streamlined visualisation and mark-up of fingermarks

Dramatically increase the speed and accuracy of fingerprint visualisation on items of porous/semi-porous evidence using a fully-integrated detection and imaging system with intelligent AI Assist Ridge Detection software.

Using AARI, tasks that previously took many hours of manual processing can now be achieved in minutes.

A fully-Integrated Imaging Workstation, with a rapid easy-to-use interface

Designed to meet the demands of busy fingerprint laboratories, AARI includes all of the elements required to illuminate and photograph high-resolution images of fingermarks. 

From placing a document onto the examination bed to exporting a comprehensive report, fingerprint processing using AARI is fast and efficient.

Using pre-set examinations or full-manual operation, the fully integrated illumination and imaging technology within the AARI system can quickly reveal and capture fingermarks treated with amino acid reagents including:

✔ Ninhydrin✔ 1,2-Indandione✔ DFO
✔ Cyanoacrylate✔ Physical Developer✔ VMD
✔ Silver Nitrate✔ Iodine✔ Oil Red O

High-Res Image Capture
• Image documents up to A4 size
• 61MP UV/colour/IR camera
• High-res imaging up to 1460ppi
• Automatic filter selection

Multi-Spectral Illumination
• Diffuse 5700K white light
• UV 365nm
• Green 520-530nm
• Infrared 860nm

Intelligent Software
• Quick-start examination presets
• AI-Assisted ridge detail detection
• Manual or Auto print mark-up
• Simplified reporting

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Simple, Intelligent, Rapid

Pre-set Examinations
Pre-configured illumination and image capture settings allow for quick-start imaging of commonly used fingermark treatments.

AI Assisted Ridge Detection
ARRI’s advanced software assistant uses an AI-trained algorithm to quickly scan documents and identify areas of ridge detail.

Digital Mark-up and Reporting
Following the manual or AI-assisted mark-up of prints, high-resolution images may be exported to a PDF report complete with a full audit trail.

Video Demo

Uncomplicated, fast and efficient, the AARI Amino Acid Rapid Imager includes multi-spectral illumination sources, and a high-resolution Vis-IR camera equipped with wavelength-specific imaging filters for the semiautomated detection and photography of fingermarks on evidence including sheets of paper and card up to A4/Letter width.

AARI semi-automates a previously time-consuming process by not only combining the process of illuminating and photographing marks but also by using a unique AI Assist software tool to recognise areas of ridge detail and locate the presence of fingermarks.

Tasks that previously took many hours of manual processing can now be achieved in minutes

AI-Assisted Ridge-Detection

Developed using Machine Learning technology, AI Assist is a unique software tool designed to aid the examiner in the fast and effective detection and mark-up of fingerprints.

Never tiring, always performing the AARI AI Assist algorithm has been trained using thousands of fingermark images over more than 400-hours and is capable of quickly identifying areas of fingerprint ridge detail.

AI ASSIST Explained

Whilst never a replacement for a human examiner, AI Assist can dramatically speed up the process of detecting prints and is capable of saving many man-hours of labour in the mark-up and report creation.

See the video, where Data Scientist Adam Smith explains the benefits and limitations of AI Assist within the AARI software.

✔AI ASSIST is a unique software tool that assists the examiner in the detection of fingermark ridge detail. The software can significantly speed up the process of fingerprint detection and mark-up.
✘AI ASSIST is not intended to replace the role of a skilled fingermark examiner.  All AI ASSIST detected marks should be manually verified. The software cannot identify suspects via their fingerprints.

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]]> Crime-lite® LASER https://fosterfreeman.com/crime-lite-laser/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:22:24 +0000 https://fosterfreeman.a2hosted.com/crime-lite-82l-copy/ The Crime-lite LASER offers powerful Blue 447nm and Green 20nm LASER illumination in handheld forensic devices with best-in-class Crime-lite technology.

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  • The Crime-lite LASER combines advanced cutting-edge laser technology, together with robust safety features into a truly portable handheld device.
  • The Crime-lite LASER combines advanced cutting-edge laser technology, together with robust safety features into a truly portable handheld device.
  • Forensic LASER for CBRNE applications

Crime-lite® LASER

Class 4 Output with Class 3B Safety

For the detection and examination of every last trace of forensic evidence; the new Crime-lite LASER provides intense, ultra narrowband LASER illumination from a truly portable light source.

Available in Blue (447nm) and Green (520nm) wavelengths, the Crime-lite LASER is capable of revealing evidence including latent and treated fingermarks, body fluids, and other invaluable traces of forensic evidence:

  • Latent & treated fingermarks
  • Body fluids (incl. blood, saliva, semen etc.)
  • Accelerants and traces of GSR
  • Illicit drug residues
  • Other minute traces of evidence

High-intensity Class 4 LASER output:
Blue 447nm
Green 520nm

Powerful, despeckled and shadow-free divergent beam.

High power/weight ratio:
Our advanced technology allows for an ergonomic handheld design familiar to Crime-lite users, which can be easily operated via battery or AC mains

Triple-interlocked Class 3B safety features:
– Passcode activation
– Dead man’s trigger safety switch
– Mechanical beam shutter

Self-test diagnostics:
Pre-use checks ensure optimal performance at all times

Dark Adaptation:
The Crime-lite LASER kit comes complete with goggles to ensure operator readiness

  • Blue 447nm
  • Green 520nm
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Narrowband Class 4 LASER Illumination

An examiner may elect to use a LASER over an LED light source primarily because of the narrow waveband power and accuracy that a LASER provides.

Crime-lite LASER illumination is surgically precise, designed to excite fluorescence within a narrow 2nm bandwidth, illuminating only the desired target evidence without exciting any unwanted background fluorescence.

Powered by six Class 4 LASER diodes, both the handheld Blue and Green Crime-lite LASER systems provide incredible beam light intensity into a single point of illumination.

High intensity LASER illumination
High-intensity LASER illumination for mission-critical applications

LED vs LASER

Whilst both LED and LASER illumination can reveal traces of forensic evidence, the narrow bandwidth output of the LASER can significantly reduce any background fluorescence to provide superior contrast.

Product Videos

Applications Demo

Join our applications specialist Laura for a closer look at the impressive results the Crime-lite LASER is able to achieve across a range of forensic applications.

Safety Features

As with all of our products, user safety is paramount, and never more so than with our first LASER powered Crime-lite; watch for examples of safe LASER operation.

Kit Walkthrough

Our Crime-lite LASER kits are designed with the user in mind; providing you with everything you need for safe and effective operation in a single secure and durable unit.

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Class 3B Safety

Whilst every Crime-lite LASER includes 6x LASER diodes, a combination of robust safety interlocks protects the user from accidental exposure to the device’s powerful beam and significantly reduces the risk factor. As such, Crime-lite LASER systems are classified as being a Class 3B hazard.

Focused on Security

Each Crime-lite LASER includes 3-layers of safety to prevent unwanted firing of the beam. Firstly, an activation passcode must be entered on the devices LCD interface. Secondly a mechanical beam shutter must be manually opened, before thirdly the laser may be fired by depressing the ‘dead man’s trigger’.

Complete Safety Solution

In addition to these measures, each Crime-lite LASER is supplied with a physical interlock plug, specialist goggles and safety-signage. LASER safety training is also available.

Declaration of Conformity

Applications

Green LASER – Indandione

Green 82S(LED) 560nm filter vs Green LASER 570nm filter

Document under 560nm LASERDocument under 560nm LASER

Blue LASER – Latent – Painted Wall

Visible vs Blue LASER 495nm filter

Visible Light495nm Filter

Green LASER – DFO – Magazine

Visible vs Green LASER 570nm filter

Document under visible light.Document under 550nm LASER

Green LASER – DFO – White Paper

Green 82S(LED) vs Green LASER 570nm filter

495nm Filter495nm Filter

Accessories

Crime-lite anti-glare viewing goggles and camera filters are essential for the examination and photography of fluorescent evidence and are supplied as standard with all Crime-lite 82S cased sets.

Each anti-glare filter is manufactured from Schott glass with an additional coating to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions from the Schott glass itself, thus ensuring maximum optical performance when using high power light sources.

As standard foster+freeman camera lens filters are supplied with 62mm fittings, other sizes are available on request.

5MP IR sensitive camera
for the visualization and digital image capture of evidence

  • Attaches to the Crime-lite 82S
  • Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface
  • Includes UV, Vis & IR filters
  • Includes image capture software

Articulated Arm
for the hands-free operation of the Crime-lite 82S IR

  • Bench or wall mounted
  • Reach 132cm
  • Internal power and USB cables

Tablet PC Mount
adjustable mount that clamps tablet PC to Articulated Arm

Designed for use with the Crime-lite 82S, the Crime-lite Viewing Box provides a simple solution to a long-standing problem.

When using a high-intensity light source for the examination of fluorescent evidence including latent fingerprints it is often the case that ambient light reduces the visibility of the print. The Crime-lite Viewing Box solves this problem by shielding the fingerprint from all ambient light ensuring optimum visibility.

The Crime-lite Viewing box has pre-cut slots to accommodate Foster + Freeman anti-glare viewing goggles or an SLR camera. Accessories include a camera stand and lens bellows. 

Available for use with all Foster + Freeman Crime-lites, this heavy-duty low-profile articulated arm allows for easy hands-free operation of high-intensity light sources.

Internal power cables can be used to connect the Crime-lite (and optional camera) to an AC mains power outlet without trailing wires. 

Crime-lite’s are attached via an adjustable clamp.

Available for use with all Foster + Freeman Crime-lites but originally designed for use with Crime-lite 82S IR and Crime-lite ML2 systems (light source, camera, and tablet PC), this robust wheeled cart is ideal for use in forensic laboratories.

The cart is mounted on lockable castors and can be manoeuvred around exhibits. A two-point fixing plate allows for the easy attachment of a Crime-lite articulated arm.

An optional uninterruptible power supply can be used to power equipment with no trailing wires. When not in use the trolley can be connected to an AC mains power outlet to be recharged.

CSI Case
available in a variety of sizes for all Crime-lite forensic light sources.

CSI Case Trolley
for easy transportation of Crime-lite CSI cases.

Wrist Lanyard
attaches to handheld Crime-lites to prevent the risk of being dropped.

Tripod
available for all Crime-lite forensic light sources.

Spare or replacement batteries and battery chargers are available for all handheld Crime-lites. The following components are available for the Crime-lite 82S.

Battery

  • ORDER CODE: QCL/82S/008B
  • TYPE: 18V Li Ion rechargeable

Charger

  • ORDER CODE: QCL/82S/009
  • CHARGE TIME: 22 minutes

Vehicle Batter Charger

  • ORDER CODE: QCL/82S/010

Battery pouch with strap

  • QCL/82S/012

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]]> RECOVER LFT https://fosterfreeman.com/recover-lft/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:05:42 +0000 https://fosterfreeman.a2hosted.com/dcs-5-copy/ RECOVER LFT is a cutting-edge chemical vapor fuming process to develop fingerprints on a range of difficult surfaces including those that have been exposed to extreme heat (discharged bullet casings, for example) and items that have been washed ‘clean’ in an attempt to prevent identification. 

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  • RECOVER Latent Fingerprint Technology
  • Foster + Freeman RECOVER System
  • Foster + Freeman RECOVER System

RECOVER LFT

LATENT FINGERPRINT TECHNOLOGY

RECOVER LFT is a cutting-edge chemical vapor fuming process to develop fingerprints on a range of difficult surfaces including those that have been exposed to extreme heat (discharged bullet casings, for example) and items that have been washed ‘clean’ in an attempt to prevent identification. 

“This discovery gives us the ability to recover fingerprints from items that would have been previously difficult or impossible. It has shown particularly good results when used on fired ammunition cases, knives and contaminated metallic items”

Steve Bleay, MoD Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

RECOVER semi-automates the complex chemistry required to produce consistently high-quality fingerprints on untreated or cyanoacrylate-fumed items of evidence. Designed, engineered, and refined to provide a simple, low-maintenance solution, RECOVER contains all of the hardware and software components required for fingermark development, within a compact laboratory system.

Motorized Lid – Offers adjustable capacity.
Operated via the touchscreen, enables development chambers of varying capacity to be used.

Development Chamber – Provides 360o visibility.
Available in 2 sizes, allows the user to monitor the development of fingermarks from all angles.

Precursor Activation Stage – Initiates precursor transition.
Pre-weighed precursor ‘charges’ are placed into the temperature-controlled activation stage.

Integrated System – A turnkey laboratory solution.
Compact and uncomplicated, the RECOVER system takes up a minimal workspace and is delivered ready-to-use.

Touchscreen Interface – Intuitive software design.
User-friendly, icon-driven software reduces complex chemistry to a simple step-by-step process.

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Applications

Fired Ammunition
Fired bullet cartridges are notoriously difficult to retrieve ‘usable’ prints from. RECOVER can yield fingerprints of incredibly high quality.

IED Fragments
The original RECOVER application, prints can be visualized on metals exposed to extreme heat, including Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fragments.

Washed Items
Even when an item of evidence has been washed clean, or submerged for an extended period of time, RECOVER can still retrieve identifiable prints.

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A Compact Laboratory System

Motorized Lid – Offers adjustable capacity.
Operated via the touchscreen, enables development chambers of varying capacity to be used.

Development Chamber – Provides 360o visibility.
Available in 2 sizes, allows the user to monitor the development of fingermarks from all angles.

Precursor Activation Stage – Initiates precursor transition.
Pre-weighed precursor ‘charges’ are placed into the temperature-controlled activation stage.

Integrated System – A turnkey laboratory solution.
Compact and uncomplicated, the RECOVER system takes up a minimal workspace and is delivered ready-to-use.

Touchscreen Interface – Intuitive software design.
User-friendly, icon-driven software reduces complex chemistry to a simple step-by-step process.

Brochure PDF

Collaborative Effort

Discovered at Loughborough University, developed with the backing and support of the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (dstl), and now, refined by foster+freeman, RECOVER LFT fingerprint technology represents a fantastic example of collaborative working to achieve innovation that will help the police and security services to identify criminals and link them to their crimes.

Testing & Evaluation

Today, more than ten years since the initial work on RECOVER first began at Loughborough University, the technique continues to undergo extensive and uncompromising scientific study.

FIELD TESTING: The Firing Range

Mixed-calibre ammunition was hand-loaded into a selection of firearms at a Las Vegas gun range. After firing, the shell cases were collected and treated using the RECOVER instrument. Where other techniques have previously had some success at visualizing fingermarks on a low percentage of bullet casings, RECOVER was able to reveal usable marks on the majority of casings examined.

Firing hand-loaded ammunition at the range. Las Vegas, Nevada

VMD (left) vs. RECOVER (right).
1-week old prints on stainless steel washed with detergent

EVALUATION: Independent Evaluation

A peer-reviewed paper published in the Science & Justice journal by representatives of the Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST), Loughborough University, Foster+Freeman Ltd., and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), compares the LFT technique against other leading processes for the visualisation of fingerprints on metals exposed to a range of environments. Notably, the study reveals LFT to be the superior technique for the development of prints on several significant evidence types that have been:

  • Exposed to high temperatures (consistent with fired bullet casings)
  • Purposely washed clean in a bid to erase evidence
  • Submerged in a liquid (discarded in a body of water, for example)
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IN-HOUSE TESTING: Exploring the Limits of RECOVER

Having produced impressive results on a wide range of evidence types previously considered to be difficult or impossible to obtain prints from, in-house chemists have now moved on to testing the absolute limits of the RECOVER LFT technique. Recent tests have produced high-quality fingermarks on metal plates that have been submerged in harsh chemicals including disinfectants and bleach.

24 hours (left) vs. one week (right).
Fingermarks on brass that have been submerged in bleach

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Related Webinars:

The RECOVER forensic fingermark recovery system by Foster+Freeman

Webinar – Española: Análisis forense de casos Congelados: Uso de tecnología forense moderna para resolver casos de décadas de antigüedad

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¿Se pueden utilizar los avances recientes en tecnología forense para resolver casos sin resolver décadas después del evento? En este seminario web, echamos un vistazo a cómo se utilizan los equipos forenses modernos para detectar y examinar rastros de pruebas cruciales y permitir a los investigadores cerrar casos sin resolver y hacer justicia mucho después de que se cometió un delito. Además de demostraciones en vivo, este seminario web incluirá entrevistas de examinadores forenses y expertos de la industria que explicarán cómo los avances en tecnología han cambiado el examen de la evidencia.
RECOVER LFT - Revolutionary forensic fingermark workstation.

Webinar – RECOVER – Technology for the Development of Impossible Fingerprints

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Cutting-edge technology to develop fingerprints on a range of difficult surfaces including those that have been exposed to extreme heat (discharged bullet casings for example) and items that have been washed ‘clean’ in an attempt to prevent identification.

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