ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1981
Page Count: 4

An Improved Method for Rapid and Accurate Scanning of Fibers on Tape
Garger, EF
Forensic chemists, United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory,

Grieve, MC
Forensic chemists, United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory,

(Received 10 December 1980; accepted 19 January 1981)

Abstract

The use of adhesive tape to remove fibers transferred during contact between garments in criminal cases is standard forensic science practice. Problems associated with the recovery of “suspect” fibers from these tape strips are discussed. An aid to searching is suggested that eliminates these problems and provides an effective, accurate, and time-saving method for dealing with this routine task. It also allows more accurate quantitation of various fiber types present on tapes.

Keywords:
criminalistics, fibers, adhesive tapes, search procedures

Paper ID: JFS11399J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11399J
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