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NCJ Number:	133232

Title:	Simple Method for Collection of Gunshot Residues From Clothing

Journal:	Journal of the Forensic Science Society Volume:31 Issue:3 Dated:(July-September 1991) Pages:321-330

Author(s):	J Andrasko; S Pettersson

Date Published:	1991

Page Count:	10

Type:	Research (Applied/Empirical)

Format:	Article

Language:	English

Country:	United Kingdom

Annotation:	Simple equipment for the sampling of gunshot residue particles from clothing, inside of bags, pockets, etc. is described.

Abstract:	Collection was achieved by vacuuming through a double filtration system constructed from a Nucleopore aerosol holder connected to an ordinary vacuum cleaner. The collected particles were examined by scanning electron microscopy. Good results were observed in functional tests of this equipment, and the method has been introduced into casework in our laboratory. Various experiments on possible contamination of clothing by GSR particles were performed. The usefulness of clothing as evidence material in searching for GSR particles is discussed. 4 figures and 12 notes (Author abstract)

Main Term(s):	Electron microscopy; Gunshot residue

Index Term(s):	Evidence collection; Sampling



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