The contactless Evidence Collector 300M is a professional portable forensic solution currently in prototype stage, intended for the non-destructive detection and capture of latent fingerprints. Equipped with a high-resolution multispectral camera system, the 300M is designed to allow law enforcement professionals to identify and digitize evidence in real-time without physical contact, chemical powders, or laboratory pre-treatment. By preserving the integrity of the original sample, the 300M will ensure that DNA reliability remains intact for subsequent analysis while significantly speeding up the investigative period.
Features and Capabilities
- Non-Destructive Detection. The system uses multispectral imaging to reveal latent fingerprints without the use of powders, glue fuming or chemicals. This preserves the evidence in its pristine state for secondary DNA testing.
- Real-Time Processing. Designed for the first critical hours of the investigation, the device allows for immediate examination and digitization at the crime scene, eliminating the delay between collection and expert analysis.
- Multispectral Imaging Technology. Equipped with specialized sensors and light sources to capture evidence on traditionally difficult surfaces, including banknotes, curved electronics, textured packaging and more.
- High-Resolution Accuracy. Delivers standardized, high-resolution imaging that meets the requirements of forensic laboratory experts/ investigators, ensuring that contactless collection provides the same evidence quality as traditional methods.
- Mobile Ergonomics. The portable design is suitable for field use, thus allows investigators to use the device in tight spaces, e.g., the inside of an investigative vehicle.
Applications
The 300M is designed for both field and laboratory environments, including:
- Laboratory Examination. Place flat or small items, e.g., banknotes, tickets, receipts and documents under the 300M for instant visualization of latent prints on difficult or porous surfaces.
- High-Value Evidence Processing. Ideal for items where chemical treatments are undesirable, such as electronics (e.g., smartphones), historical artifacts or items where environmental and health concerns prohibit the use of powders.
- Re-Examination of Previous Evidence. Safely re-examine older evidence that may be too fragile for traditional lifting techniques, providing a "second chance" at identification through digital enhancement.
- Screening of Contraband and Threat Materials. Efficiently scan confiscated smuggled items (e.g., illegitimate substance packaging or letters) to capture biometric data without the prolonged delay of traditional forensic development.
Functionalities
The 300M will help to transfer biometric data from a physical object to digital evidence:
Evidence Visualization and Enhancement
- Instant adjustment of light wavelengths to contrast fingerprints against complex or backgrounds (e.g., receipts, banknotes).
- Enhancement with digital software tools to sharpen and clarify ridges in real-time for immediate verification of print quality.
Data Integrity and DNA Preservation
- Zero physical contact ensures that the DNA profile within the latent print is neither contaminated nor destroyed by brushes or chemical reagents.
- Captured images are marked and encrypted, ensuring the digital evidence remains untampered.
Operational Efficiency
- Reduces the high level of specialized skill typically required for chemical lifting, making high-quality evidence collection accessible to more investigators.
- After the evidence capture, the device can be used with biometric identification software, including MegaMatcher ABIS for rapid suspect matching and MegaMatcher Criminal Investigation for biometric evidence analysis and enhancement.
Photos
Several test cases are presented with three photos for each case:
- general view of the object examined;
- the object in visible light;
- the object in UV light;
Related Products
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