Crime Document Examination

Crime Detection: Scientific Crime Investigation Document Examination

Introduction to Crime Document Examination

Document examination consists largely of comparing questioned handwriting with known handwriting to determine the writer’s identity; it also includes the examination of hand printing, forgeries, typewriting, inks, paper, indented and eradicated writing, rubber-stamp impressions, charred paper, and related items (see Counterfeiting; Forgery). No two people write exactly alike; the writing process is so complex that personal peculiarities always persist in the handwriting of any given individual. Detailed examination reveals these hidden characteristics, which can then form the basis for an expert’s opinion (see Graphology).

The partnership between science and crime detection has been strengthened by the infusion of new technological developments, although major responsibility for solving crimes continues to rest with traditional methods of inquiry.” (1)

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Notes and References

• Information about Crime Document Examination in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Crime Document Examination

In this Section

Crime Detection, Crime Detection History, Surveillance, Interrogation, Crime Detection Records,

Scientific Crime Investigation, Firearms Examinations, Serological Investigations, Investigation Toxicology ,Hairs and Fibers Crime Investigation, Crime Mineralogical Investigations, Crime Metallurgical Investigations and Crime Document Examination.