Limitations of Forensic Ink Examination via Raman Spectroscopy and S.E.R.R.S. (Surface Enhanced Resonance Raman Scattering)
Nikolaos Kalantzis, University of Staffordshire

Forensic Examination of inks via Raman Spectroscopy is a relatively new method of ink discrimination which has been accepted and adopted by forensic laboratories globally.

It is shown that certain combinations allow for substances other than the examined ink to interfere, altering the collected Raman spectrum and so preventing accurate and reliable comparison.

The consequences of this interference and alternative approaches will also be discussed in this presentation.

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ESDA (Electrostatic Detection Apparatus) Validation of ISO 17025: Keeping Absolute Humidity within desired Parameters.
Oliver Thorne, LGC Forensics

There are many different parameters which affect the quality of an Electrostatic Detection Apparatus lift. Humidity is one which has been subject to numerous publications and experiments. Whilst humidity is not the be-all and end-all in Electrostatic Detection Apparatus quality it is certainly a parameter which can be relatively easily controlled.

This presentation seeks to demonstrate the relationship between temperature and relative humidity and absolute humidity so that optimal conditions can be maintained over a range of working temperatures by altering the relative humidity.

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SignatureScope: An Aid to Handwriting Analysis.
Nick Mettyear, WACON Ltd

SignatureScope is an application for examining electronic handwritten signatures that have been collected on a suitable digitizer tablet. The use of such systems to replace ink on paper has increased rapidly over the last ten years and is now widely used by banking and retail businesses.

This talk will start with a short demonstration to show how electronic signatures are collected, and the nature of the data involved. There will then be an introduction to SignatureScope itself which will show how the application is intended to be used for the detailed examination of signatures.

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Evidence: Is it Worth the Paper it is written on?
Claire Williamson, UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire)

Questioned Document Evidence comes in many forms; letters, currency and passports for example. Many techniques can be used to analyse the information on these documents including ink analysis and handwriting analysis. As more emphasis is placed on scientific evidence in court, there is a growing need for more diverse ways to obtain and analyse.

This presentation will look at and discuss the different techniques which can be used for analysis.

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I swear I received it in the post Gov. . . .
Kamaljit Mesuria, LGC Forensics

This case involves an offensive letter allegedly being received by post. As well as standard handwriting and Electrostatic Detection Apparatus examinations being carried out on the offensive letter and envelope, they were also examined in detail to corroborate, or not, the alleged victim’s story.

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ESDA (Electrostatic Detection Apparatus) Sequencing
Robert Radley, The Forensic Document Laboratory

This paper describes the Electrostatic Detection Apparatus sequencing process with respect to its application to different types of writing instruments.

Practical details will be considered relating to the running of the tests, the pitfalls and problems encountered together with a consideration of how and why the process works, and the necessary appreciation of the technique for the interpretation of accurate results.

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New Developments: Launch of the Identity Documents Diploma
Mike Allen, Consultant

The competent examination of identity documents, particularly passports, requires highly specialised knowledge and expertise in conjunction with standard document examination methods. Before its closure, the Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners [CRFP] recognised this discipline as a special category of document examination reflecting the particular set of knowledge and skills that it needs.

This talk will briefly describe the development of the diploma, describe the elements of the syllabus and indicate the assessment process that will be involved.

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