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Forensic Document Examination Overview

The field of Forensic Document Examination relies upon a combination of principles that have been used successfully for the past century, and techiques and technology that are at the leading edge of 21st century science. This page is a portal to a larger website built to highlight the many interesting facets of this important work from the viewpoint of one forensic document examiner.




     What does a Forensic Document Examiner do?

     Handwriting Identification is a big part of the job.

theory Explore some theory that underlies the identification of handwriting.



    Read the reports and see the Exhibits for ananonymous writing case.



   Good Standards in Document Examination Cases
Important information for attorneys, investigators or individuals confronting cases involving questioned documents.





     But, handwriting identification is just one aspect of forensic document examination.

     Alterations, obliterations, erasures, document chronology, process identification and other technical questions are raised.



ApplicationsSome typical problems addressed by the forensic document examiner.


    It's not just handwriting! Document examiners are often asked to identify printing processes used to produce documents. Here's how it works!



      Document Examination Fun at Tax Time - Restoring faced writing on cash receipts.






     Today's technology gives the document examiner new tools.

     Equipment and software open new worlds to both the criminal and the document examiner.

Microscopes   The Microscope is still the most basic instrument used by document examiners, other than the human eye.



   Take a tour of the QDEWill forensic document examination laboratory



MICS 3D Modeling program opens a new toolbox for the document examiner!






     Today's professionalism brings new responsibilities.

     New standards are being defined in all forensic fields.


    Find out about the new certification programs in the forensic specialties, including Document Examination.







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