Tools used in crime scene investigations

Basic kits, Investigator's kit, Tools used in mobile forensic vans

1. TOOLS
Basic kits,
Investigation's kit,
Tools used in mobile
laboratory
By Dr. Yakita Singh

2. TOPIC OUTLINE
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR
CRIME SCENE
INVESTIGATION
BASIC ESSENTIAL ITEMS
SPECIFIC KITS(EVIDENCE
COLLECTION)
MOBILE FORENSIC VAN
REFERENCES
What we'll
discuss

3. CRIME SCENE
SKETCH KIT
Clipboard with Drafter
Graduated Removable Straight Edge
Drafting Half Protractor
Drafting Full Protractor
Set Square
Divider
Bow Compass
Drafting Set of Pencil
Pack of Sketching Paper
Supply Storage pouch
Traffic Accident Template
House Furnishing Template
Office Plan Template
Crime Scene Template
Human Figure Template
Photo Evidence Numbers, 0 - 9
Folding Photo Evidence Ruler
Photo Numbers Booklet
Roll of L Shape Adhesive Scale
Vinyl Scale Set
Small Rigid Adhesive Photo Scale Set
Measuring Tape
Magnetic Compass
Digital Distance Measuring Device
5 mtr Steel Retractable Measuring Tape
Retractable Measuring Tape
Steel Scale

5. VISUAL AIDS/MAGNIFIERS
Hand Magnifier
Illuminated Fingerprint
Magnifier

Head Mount Magnifier

6. Crime Scene
Protection Kit
Crime scene protection barrier tape
Crime scene protection barrier post with stand
Portable flashers
Body bags
Chalk powder for marking
Crime scene spray cans
Scissors
Lock and adhesive paper seal
Swiss knife (21 Functions)
Evidence flags
Evidence numbers 1 to 10 & A to Z
Assorted zip bags
Evidence collection lifter
Vials with labels
Disposable latex gloves
Plastic container with caps & label
Flexible bag
Torch (Rechargeable)
Measurement tape
Direction compass
Briefcase type plastic carrying case

8. Crime
Scene
Illumination
System

Portable remote light system

9. Crime
Scene
Search
Light

10. Crime
Scene
Rulers and
Markers

L Shaped
Photographic Scale
Vinyl Rulers

Folding Rulers

11. Adhesive Scales Small Scale L Shape Adhesive
Scales
Flexible Rulers Distance Measuring
Photo Markers

12. SNIFFER
HANDY SNIFFER FOR EXPLOSIVES AND DRUG DETECTION &
IDENTIFICATION

13. ESSENTIAL
ITEMS

14. FIRST RESPONDER'S KIT
Bindle paper.
Biohazard bags.
Consent/search forms.
Crime scene barricade tape.
First-aid kit.
Flares.
Flashlight and extra batteries.
Markers (e.g, business cards, chalk, spray paint or some other marker
to place by noted evidence items).
Notebook.
Paper bags.
Personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, booties, hair covering,
overalls and mask).

15. SOC MANAGEMENT
Crime Scene Cordoning
Crime Scene Marking
Finger Print Taking /
Recording
Crime Scene Drawing
Crime Scene Illumination
Photography Accessories
Evidence Collection &
Packing
SOC Support Material
Purpose Solved By Kit
SPOT TEST KIT
Finger Print Investigation
Material
Blood / Murder Investigation
Material
Semen / Rape or Sexual
Assault Investigation
Material
Impression Evidence
Investigation Material
Narcotic Suspect Substance
Investigation Material
Explosive Suspect Substance
Investigation Material
Gun Shot & Bullet Hole
Investigation Material

Purpose Solved By Kit

16. SPOT TEST KIT
SOC
MANAGEMENT

17. INVESTIGATING OFFICER'S KIT
Crime Scene Sketch Template
Scissor with plastic handle, two sizes
Lock & Adhesive Paper Seal
Swiss Knife (21 Blade)
Evidence Flags
Evidence Numbers 1 to 10 and A to Z
Assorted Evidence Zipper Bags - 3 different sizes
Evidence collection lifters (having 10 piece each)
Vials with paper adhesive (100ml & 50 ml vials)
Disposable Latex Gloves
Plastic Container with Cap (assorted sizes)
Torch (Chargeable) with 3 Volt LED
Measurement Tape (15 Mtr.)
Direction Compass

19. EVIDENCE
COLLECTION
KIT

20. FINGERPRINT
KIT
Black and white film.
Brushes.
Chemical enhancement supplies.
Cyanoacrylate (super glue)
wand/packets.
Flashlight.
Forensic light source.
Lift cards.
Lift tape.
Measurement scales.
One-to-one camera.
Powders
Fingerprinting rollers
Fingerprinting ink
Fingerprinting slabs
Ridge enhancer

22. BLOOD
COLLECTION
KIT

Coin envelopes.
Disposable scalpels.
Distilled water.
Ethanol.
Evidence identifiers.
Latex gloves.
Photographic ruler (ABFO scales).
Presumptive chemicals.
Sterile gauze.
Sterile swabs.
Test tubes/test tube rack.
ABFO scales.
Calculator.
Laser pointer.
Permanent markers.
Protractor.
String.
Tape.

24. IMPRESSION
KIT
Bowls/mixing containers.
Boxes.
Dental stone (die stone).
Evidence identifiers.
Measurement scales.
Permanent markers.
Snow print wax.
Water
Foot Print Frame
Dirt Hardener
Spatula
Mixing Spoon
Measurement Tape
Evidence Tag
Wire Gauge
Water Can
Silicon Spray
Disposable Pipette
Spray to Mark Evidence Area
Surface Brush
Molding Clay

26. TRACE
EVIDENCE
COLLECTION KIT
Acetate sheet protectors.
Bindle paper.
Clear tape/adhesive lift.
Electrostatic dust lifter.
Flashlight (oblique lighting).
Forceps/tweezers.
Glass vials.
Slides and slide mailers.
Trace evidence vacuum with
disposable collection filters.
Fingerprint powders
Fingerprint brushes and
applicator
Iodine kit
Ninhydrin spray kit
Cyanoacrylate fuming gun kit

28. Mini FTA
Swabs with protected cover
EDTA vials
Urine vials
Paper Bags (Big & Small)
Small paper Envelops
Cotton gauze
Cotton Balls
Wooden Nail Scrubber
Plastic Tweezers
Glass Slide With protected cover
Soft Brush
Syringe 02 ml and 05ml
Wooden Spatula
Anal Speculum (For juvenile and Adults)
Vaginal Speculum (For juvenile and
Adults)
Sterile swabs
Swab Drying Rack
Carrying case
DNA/SEXUAL
ASSAULT
EVIDENCE
COLLECTION
KIT

30. SEMEN
DETECTION
KIT

Disposable Pipette with 3 ml Bulb
Contact Filter Papers 1” X 2”
Bottle of Distilled Water 125 ml
Spot Test Cards of Acid Phosphatase Test
Spot Test Cards of PSA
Semen Stain Detection Light Source with Goggle
Spray Power Unit
Glass Vials
Cotton Balls
Cotton Gauze Small Roll
Pricking Needles
Microscopic Plain Glass Slides
VDRL Slide, 3 Cavity
Watchglass
Scissors
Forceps
Spatula
Latex Gloves
Nitrile Gloves
Cotton Gloves
Rubber Hand Gloves
Evidence Identification labels, “Crime Evidence”
Plastic Molded Customized Carrying Case

32. Acid
Phosphatase
Test

Prostate
Specific
Antigen Test

33. NARCOTIC
DETECTION
KIT
General Screening
Marijuana/Hashish
Barbiturates
Heroin Brown
Heroin White
Heroin Black Tar
Methamphetamine / Amphetamine
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Cocaine / Crack
LSD
Ketamine (Liquid)

35. GUN SHOT
ANALYSIS
KIT
Plastic Carrying Case
Gunpowder Detection
Reagent A
Gunpowder Detection
Reagent B
Rinse Solution
Gunpowder Particle
Positive Control Strips
Gunpowder Particle
Contact Paper
Package of Lifter Sheets
Spray Heads

37. Half Protector
Full Protector
Colored String
Colored String Dispenser
Ballistic Angle Finder
Mitering Gauze
Tape Measure
ABFO Scale
Digital Inclinomete
Bubble Level Built In
Masking Tape
Multi Utility 21 Function Tool
Bullet Trajectory Kit

Trajectory Rods
Centering Cones
Tripod
Digital Vernier Caliper
Masking Tape
Plumb Bob and Line
Adhesive Rulers
Marking Pen
Laser Pointer (Red, Green)
Micrometer
Right Angle
Carrying Case

39. ARSON
INVESTIGATION
KIT
Hydro Carbon Detector
Heavy-Duty Sledge - Mallet
Hammerhead Hatchet
Collapsible - Folding Steel Shovel
Heavy-Duty Rubber Gloves, Pair
Pair of Safety Goggles
Disposable Jumpsuits
5" Wire Cutter Pliers
8" Scraper/Putty Knife
11" Screwdriver
7" Screwdriver
8" Phillips Screwdriver
Claw Hammer
Small All-Purpose Hack Saw
Rechargeable Drill machine with assorted bits
Heavy-Duty Masonry Chisel
Wood Chisel
6" Regular Pliers
Blade Trowel
Metal Tray, Heavy Duty Carrying Case

41. Crime
Investigation
Vehicle

42. The “Mobile Forensic Van” is unique. It is air conditioned and is
equipped with modern amenities to undertake spot tests in laboratory
environment at the crime scene itself. It has all the facilities to assist the
IOs in carrying out the preliminary spot tests and even in packing the
collected forensic evidence. It has also the facility to sketch and take
photographs of crime scene, both in still & video modes. It has all the
latest forensic tools & kits along with the special Multi-tunable Light
Source which has 8 different wavelengths, thereby enhancing the
detection capabilities for Latent Fingerprints, Body Fluids, Hairs &
Fibers, Gunshot Residues/ Explosive residues, bite marks, Questioned
Documents, Tire Tracks, Shoe Prints, Narcotic Drugs, etc.
“Mobile Forensic Van” (MFV) is being launched by Gujarat Forensic
Sciences University (GFSU) and Helik Advisory"

43. REFERENCES
http://www.technomaxx.com/index.html
https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/equipment-needed-
crime-scene-investigation
http://crimedetectionanalysis.com/
A FORENSIC GUIDE FOR CRIME INVESTIGATORS{LNJN
National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science
Ministry of Home Affairs)}
http://helik.in/oldsite/MFV.shtml