ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 March 1987
Page Count: 6

A Fiber Data Collection for Forensic Scientists—Collection and Examination Methods
Hartshorne, AW
Forensic chemists, Central Research Establishment, Home Office Forensic Science Service, Berkshire

Laing, DK
Forensic chemists, Central Research Establishment, Home Office Forensic Science Service, Berkshire

Robinson, G
Forensic biologist, Home Office Forensic Science Laboratory, Gwent

Cook, R
Forensic biologist, Metropolitan Police Forensic Science Laboratory,

(Received 24 April 1986; accepted 27 May 1986)

Abstract

Methods used in U.K. forensic science laboratories to establish a large fiber data base are described including details of the recording of fiber sources, types, and colors. Such a data base provides a firm foundation for the assessment of the significance of fiber matches encountered in casework.

Keywords:
forensic science, fibers, matching, colors (materials)

Paper ID: JFS11139J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11139J
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