Casework experience of GSR detection in Israel, on samples from hands, hair, and clothing using an autosearch SEM/EDX system.
Casework experience in the detection of GSR particles on samples from hands, hair and clothing is reported for the period of 6 years (1989-1994). The overall "success" rate on the examined samples is about 10%. Aspects of the sampling procedures, the number of particles detected per sample and problems of possible contamination are discussed.
Zeichner
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Toolmarks and Materials Section, Israel Police Headquarters, Jerusalem.
Levin
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D003020:Clothing; D005389:Firearms; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006197:Hair / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot