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FUNCTION
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1. Microscopic and chemical
comparisons of paint from hit and run cases and
breaking and entering offenses.
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2. Comparison of glass particles.
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3. Microscopic comparisons of human
hairs and identifications of animal hairs.
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4. Shoe print and tire track
comparisons.
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5. Wood identification and
comparison.
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6. Chemical comparisons of inks and
dyes.
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7. Explosives identification,
including the examination of acid foil bomb remains.
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8. Headlight and tail light filament
examination by optical and electron microscopy.
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9. Soil and debris comparisons.
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10. Physical comparisons (e.g.
matching ends of wires, broken off knife tips, torn
clothing).
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11. Evidence collection in the lab
garage from vehicles suspected of involvement in
criminal activity.
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12. Examination by scanning electron
microscope of adhesive lifts used to collect
primer residues. (GSR)
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