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Evidence collection

Real-Time Forensics

Date Published
2003
Publication Type
Technical Assistance
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored

Making Use of What’s Not Visible in Trace Evidence Examinations

Date Published
July 6, 2020

Nanoparticles and other subvisible particles potentially present in nearly all trace evidence are often overlooked in forensic investigations. NIJ-supported researchers have characterized several types of particles and developed detection methods.