Doc Exam Guide to the Justice System

Tonight, We discussed how to write preliminary reports once we take a case. We learned how to protect the originals, and make copies of any & all documents, (both questioned and known) we receive.

We found out each case should be in a seperate folder labeled with information about that case, name of client, date, & how we received the documents.

The second half of the call, we discussed several key pieces of equipment we will be using during our examinations. We will be needing a light box, a microscope, a magnifying glass with and with out a light, a black light, an ultraviolet light, a ruler, compass, & a protractor.

Added to my wish list is the Mi Scope IR--a neat little portable microscope that attaches to your computer and has a zoom of 40 to 140. It also has an infared light, and it will take snapshots of your document similarities and differences.

Forensic Doc Exam Conference

I just got back from Dallas Texas, where I attended an annual Forensic Document examination conference.

• Dr Joe Alexander spoke on tools of the trade. Tools such as a microscope, loupes, magnifying glasses, the computer microscope (Mi scope), a document stand, and a digital camera.
• Bob Baier spoke on creating a professional jury book

Of all the presentations, my favorites were Anne Smith who gave us brain teasers, finding forgeries in 20 secs or less, and Diana King who discussed Prescription forgeries.

I met a slew of wonderful people, and look forward to cultivationg the friendships I made.

New Career

In August, I started on a new career.


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