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Insights from the Insights from the New Hampshire State Police New Hampshire State Police
Forensic LaboratoryForensic Laboratory
Timothy J. Pifer, M.S.Timothy J. Pifer, M.S.Laboratory DirectorLaboratory DirectorNHSP Forensic LaboratoryNHSP Forensic Laboratory
Fact or Fiction??
Forensic Laboratory OrganizationForensic Laboratory Organization
Colonel Robert QuinnDirector - NHSP
Criminalistics Group Toxicology Group
Forensic Lab DirectorTimothy Pifer, M.S.
Forensic Laboratory OrganizationForensic Laboratory Organization
CriminalisticsGroup
Controlled Drugs Serology/DNA Firearms &
Toolmarks TraceDigital
Evidence & Photography
Identification
Quality Assurance/
Control
Forensic Laboratory OrganizationForensic Laboratory Organization
ToxicologyGroup
Blood Toxicology
UrineToxicology
BreathAlcohol
Quality Assurance/Control
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50 Forensic Laboratory Personnel50 Forensic Laboratory Personnel
♦♦ 15 Toxicologists15 Toxicologists♦♦ 8 Drug/Trace Chemists8 Drug/Trace Chemists♦♦ 6 Serology/DNA Analysts6 Serology/DNA Analysts♦♦ 7 Identification Examiners7 Identification Examiners
•• 2 Firearms/2 Firearms/ToolmarkToolmark ExaminersExaminers♦♦ 1 Photo Laboratory Criminalist1 Photo Laboratory Criminalist♦♦ 2 Forensic Computer Specialists2 Forensic Computer Specialists♦♦ 3 Administrative Assistants + 3 Evidence Techs3 Administrative Assistants + 3 Evidence Techs♦♦ 2 Forensic Toxicologists2 Forensic Toxicologists♦♦ 2 QA Managers + 1 Laboratory Director2 QA Managers + 1 Laboratory Director
Laboratory Casework
Discipline 2009Controlled Drugs 6,544
Serology/DNA 730
Fingerprints 582
Firearms 78
Trace/Arson/Other 326
Video/Photo 27
Computer Crime 27
Blood Toxicology 2,765
Urine Toxicology 21,842
Inspected and Re-accredited in 2009 in the following disciplines:
Controlled Drugs Fingerprints
Digital Evidence Forensic Biology
Firearms & Toolmarks Trace Analyses
Toxicology
Drug LaboratoryDrug Laboratory
Marijuana (Cannabis) ExhibitsMarijuana (Cannabis) Exhibits Cocaine
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PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals
Clandestine Laboratory Crime ScenesClandestine Laboratory Crime Scenes
Toxicology GroupToxicology Group
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Breath Alcohol UnitBreath Alcohol Unit
Maintain and Certify PBTs
Portable Breath Testing
Deploy and Train Law Enforcement Repair Units in Field
Ninhydrin Processing
DNA DNA Deoxyribonucleic acidDeoxyribonucleic acid
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Body Fluid TestingBody Fluid TestingAlternate Light SourceAlternate Light Source
In the LabIn the LabSemen, Vaginal Fluid, Saliva, UrineSemen, Vaginal Fluid, Saliva, Urine
Perkin-Elmer 310 Genetic AnalyzerCODISCODIS
Combined DNA Index SystemCombined DNA Index System
♦♦National database consisting of DNA National database consisting of DNA profiles of convicted offendersprofiles of convicted offenders
♦♦State of N.H. database is linked to the State of N.H. database is linked to the National databaseNational database
♦♦Profiles from nonProfiles from non--suspect cases are suspect cases are entered into the database for comparisonentered into the database for comparison
Digital Evidence Unit Digital Evidence Unit Photography UnitPhotography Unit
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Trace Evidence UnitTrace Evidence Unit
ArsonArsonExplosivesExplosives
Paints/PlasticsPaints/PlasticsFibers/HairsFibers/Hairs
Questioned DocumentsQuestioned Documents
MicrospectrophotometerScanning Electron Microscope with X-ray analyzer
Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) Video Spectral Comparator
Physically Examine and Physically Examine and Chemically Analyze Paint Chemically Analyze Paint Evidence for Comparison Evidence for Comparison and Chemical IDand Chemical ID
Five-layer Paint Chip Viewed by SEM
Examine fibers, fabrics and fabric marks evidence for Examine fibers, fabrics and fabric marks evidence for Physical Comparison and Chemical IDPhysical Comparison and Chemical ID
Examine and analyze hair samples for Physical Examine and analyze hair samples for Physical Comparison and Chemical IDComparison and Chemical ID
Hairs and Fibers EvidenceHairs and Fibers Evidence
Examine lamps and Examine lamps and lamp filaments for lamp filaments for function and function and ““onon”” or or ““offoff”” condition at condition at impact/breakageimpact/breakage
Firearms/Ballistics
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Examination AreaExamination Area
Reference Library
Test FiringTest Firing
To ensure function and obtain known standards To ensure function and obtain known standards for comparison with evidencefor comparison with evidence
Known StandardsKnown Standards
Lands and Grooves in barrel bore
RiflingRifling Discharged BulletsDischarged Bullets
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Bullet ID Using Striae Made by RiflingBullet ID Using Striae Made by Rifling
PhotomicrographPhotomicrograph PhotomicrographPhotomicrograph
Cartridge Case ID Using Breech Face MarksCartridge Case ID Using Breech Face Marks
Integrated Ballistics Identification SystemIntegrated Ballistics Identification System
NATIONAL SEARCH CAPABILITIES
Routinely Searches NH, VT, MA, ME, RI
aka NIBIN
Distance Determination TestingDistance Determination Testing
Restoration of Obliterated Restoration of Obliterated Serial NumbersSerial Numbers
ObliteratedObliteratedVIN VIN
RestoredRestoredVIN VIN
Restoration of Obliterated Restoration of Obliterated Serial NumbersSerial Numbers
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Where is Toolmark Where is Toolmark Evidence Found?Evidence Found?
Point of entry Point of entry Doors Doors WindowsWindows
Target areas Target areas SafesSafesLocked drawers Locked drawers Cut wires or fencingCut wires or fencingChains and padlocksChains and padlocksSlashed tiresSlashed tires
Collection of Collection of ToolmarksToolmarks
Submit item bearing toolmark Submit item bearing toolmark whenever possiblewhenever possible
Cut out area of toolmarkCut out area of toolmarkClearly indicate cuts you madeClearly indicate cuts you made (e.g. (e.g. fencing, chain, wire)fencing, chain, wire)
Cast toolmarks on larger itemsCast toolmarks on larger itemsDoor frame, window sillDoor frame, window sillPhotograph the toolmark in its original Photograph the toolmark in its original locationlocation
Methodology
Study how toolmark was made
Make test mark with tool in same manner as questioned mark
View with Comparison Microscope
ACE-V
Individual Characteristics Individual Characteristics from Manufacturefrom Manufacture
Individual Characteristics Individual Characteristics from Wearfrom Wear
UseUse AbuseAbuse Types of Physical Types of Physical Matches include:Matches include:
Torn edge matchTorn edge matchCut edge matchCut edge matchFracture matchFracture matchPaint or glue removal Paint or glue removal patternpatternWear pattern patch Wear pattern patch from photographfrom photograph
Physical Match EvidencePhysical Match Evidence
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Physical Match EvidencePhysical Match Evidence
Surfaces may beSurfaces may be: :
-- MetalMetal-- PlasticPlastic-- WoodWood-- GlassGlass-- FabricFabric-- PaperPaper-- TapeTape-- etc...etc...
Examples may beExamples may be::
Broken knife blade Broken knife blade with handle with handle Large paint chips Large paint chips Broken vehicle Broken vehicle headlamp assembly headlamp assembly Ripped duct tape Ripped duct tape Broken window glass Broken window glass Torn plastic bagTorn plastic bagCut paperCut paper
22--D Physical MatchD Physical Match
33--DDPhysicalPhysicalFractureFractureMatchMatch
Recent NAS ReportRecent NAS Report Contact InformationContact Information
NHSP Forensic Lab 603NHSP Forensic Lab 603--271271--35733573NHSP Toxicology LabNHSP Toxicology Lab [email protected]@dos.nh.gov
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