Advancing Fire Scene Investigations Through Field Portable Technologies
The focus of this project was the application and limitations of technology used for fire investigations. Today’s field-portable GC/MS) systems were found to provide lab-quality data for volatile hydrocarbons but the interpretation of that data proved challenging for field operators. Online access to lab experts is essential. Evidence sampling is enhanced with the use of sensitive Photoionization Detectors (PID) as a supplement to canine searches.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on April 6, 2021.
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