Revised and expanded to reflect the most recent innovations in the
field, The Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth Edition is a
handy, accessible volume detailing current best-practices for
forensic document examination. Since the first edition published in
1989, there have been drastic changes in the field of forensic
document examination-both from the use of the analytic techniques
available to the professional examiner-and the changes to
technology in office and printing equipment and inks. The purpose
of analyzing any material used in the production of a questioned
document, such as an ink or a piece of paper, is to compare it with
another material elsewhere in the questioned document itself-or on
another document-to determine whether or not they share a common
origin. There may also be a need to provide information for the
investigator about the possible origins of the document. This
latest edition reflects the myriad changes and advances that have
occurred in the last 10 to 15 years. Topics covered include:
current thinking on handwriting interpretation; accidental and
deliberate modification of handwriting; the proper collection of
samples; a discussion of shredded documents; professional
accreditation standards, qualifications, and training; and modern
digital imaging and analysis of documents and handwriting utilizing
software and imaging, including reconstruction of an image from
erasures, obliteration and other document altering methods. A new
section addresses cognitive bias and Chapter 8 is completely
updated to cover the advances in print and photocopied documents,
based on current technology, and analytical developments in the
comparison of such documents. Key features: Discusses issues
regarding handwritten, photocopied, and printed documents-including
inkjet versus digital printing Presents the advances and
capabilities modern office fax, photocopy, and printing
technologies-and implications for document examination Details and
reinforces the importance of ensuring proper scientific methods
during an examination Addresses current Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS,
mass spectroscopy, and SEM analysis techniques Highlights the
importance, and implications, of biological and fingerprint
evidence from documents that can be collected, examined, and
utilized in a case The Scientific Examination of Documents, Fourth
Edition serves as an invaluable resource to established
professionals, those just entering the field, and legal and
investigative professionals outside the discipline who have a
professional interest dealing with questioned documents in the
course of their work.
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