ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 September 1987
Page Count: 4

A Simple Trace Evidence Trap for the Collection of Vacuum Sweepings
Petraco, N
Detective/criminalist, New York City Police Laboratory, NY

(Received 24 November 1986; accepted 9 January 1987)

Abstract

The design of a simple vacuum sweepings trap for use in a portable Dustbuster® vacuum is presented. The device allows for the preliminary sorting of the various types of particulate matter at the time of their collection. This trap has proven to be of value in forensic science cases that involve trace evidence.

Keywords:
criminalistics, trace evidence, vacuum cleaners

Paper ID: JFS11189J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11189J
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