Multi-Faceted Document Examiners

Many times a complete analysis of a questioned document demands the application of more than one type of scientific examination. When a document or documents are submitted for analysis, our document examiners perform an objective and exhaustive analysis utilizing all aspects of their forensic experience and training and the extensive resources of the laboratory. As a result, your case will be given the comprehensive examination you would expect from a state of the art forensic laboratory.
Examples of documents that may require a Multi-Faceted Examination:

Contracts
Wills
Medical Records & Hospital Charts
Legal Files
Diaries
Agendas
Ledgers
Logs
Time Sheets
Business/Professional Notes
Credit Cards
Traveler's Checks
Driver's Licenses
Social Security Cards

Types of examinations that may be performed:

Forensic Handwriting Examination
Ultraviolet (UV) / Infrared (IR) analysis
Detection of Indented writing
Analysis of incidental marks
Photocopier examination
Microscopy
Paper Examination
Typewriting analysis
* DNA testing
* Fingerprinting
* Chemical ink analysis
Printing Process Identification
Digitization and computer software assisted

Traditional and digital Microscopy can be utilized to investigate the following aspects of a questioned document:

Paper substrate
Printing Technologies (laser, ink jet, typewriter, offset, etc.)
Bindings, staples, staple holes, paper clip markings
Incidental marks, stains, damage found on a document
Ink color and ink line morphology
Writing instrument identification

Non-destructive Ultraviolet (UV) / Infrared (IR) exams can be used for:

Paper substrate analysis
Ink analysis and ink differentiation
Decipherment of obliterations
Detection of alterations
Detection of insertions
Analysis of stains on a document
Detection of security features
Decipherment of charred documents

A specialized non-destructive instrument called an "Electrostatic Detection Device" is used to detect the presence of non-visible indentations or impressions found on the surface of a document. Indentation analysis may address issues such as: