Document Handling and Packaging Techniques

The video tutorial provides guidance on handling and analyzing questioned documents, footwear, and tire impressions. It emphasizes the importance of careful handling to avoid damaging evidence, especially fragile or charred documents. Proper packaging and transport methods are discussed, including the use of cardboard boxes for plaster casts and gel lifts. The tutorial concludes with contact information for further inquiries.

What areas of expertise does the question document section provide to Georgia's law enforcement?

• Cybersecurity

• Ballistics

• DNA analysis

• Handwriting and altered document analysis

What is the best way to avoid damaging a document during handling?

• Fold it neatly

• Handle it as little as possible

• Staple it for security

• Place it under other documents

Why should original documents be submitted for handwriting examinations?

• They are easier to store

• They are more durable

• They are less expensive to process

• They provide the most accurate results

What should never be done to a stamp or seal?

• Label it

• Store it in a box

• Use it frequently

• Clean it

What should never be done to plaster casts of footwear or tire impressions?

• Keep them flat

• Clean the soil from them

• Allow them to dry

• Package them in cardboard boxes

Why should plaster casts not be placed in plastic bags?

• They might break

• They could lose their shape

• They could become too heavy

• They may not harden properly

What is a suitable alternative for packaging gel lifts if a box is not available?

• A plastic bag

• The original plastic cover

• A metal container

• A wooden crate

What should be done to prevent air pockets when packaging gel lifts?

• Press with hands

• Use a roller

• Shake the package

• Use a vacuum sealer

What is the recommended packaging for gel lifts?

• Metal containers

• Plastic bags

• Cardboard boxes

• Glass jars

Where can you find the most up-to-date information on document and impression handling?

• Local library

• Regional crime laboratory

• Police station

• Community center