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Counterfeit
the production of a imitation of currency artwork documents and name brand knock-off items for the purpose of deception
biometric signature pad
Programmed to evaluate the speed, pressure and rhythm of a persons signature and can recognize how a person writes.
Questioned document
Any signature, handwriting, typewriting, or other written mark whose source or authenticity is in dispute or uncertain.
Chromatography
a process that separates components of a substance like ink.
forgery
A process used by criminals to make, alter or falsify a persons Signature or a document with the intent to deceive another person.
Electrostatic detection device
A tool that uses static electricity to reveal indented writing on paper.
elimination
using known samples to potentially Rule out an individual as a suspect.
identification
the use of science and technology to identify people or objects involved in a crime scene.
Inconclusive
a forensic examiner cannot definitively identify or exclude a source due to insufficient or unclear evidence.
Cross-cut Shredding
the destruction of documents where the paper is cut into small pieces used to destroy College or credit application, junk mail and insurance papers.
Micro-Cutting
the destruction of documents where the paper is cut into Small Square Shaped particles used to destroy Bank Statements, Medical records and employee files.
infrared Spectroscope
a Technique that analyzes how a substance interacts with infrared light.
Microscope
makes smaller objects easier to see
Alteration
Adding or changing words, dates and numbers
Disguised
Attempting to Alter writing so it cannot be traced back
Erasure
using a Eraser, Knife, Sandpaper or sharp tool to erase part of a document.
Free Hand
Attempt to copy a Signature or handwriting sample
Obliteration
Burning, Bleaching, or using a laser to get rid of a document.
international Ink library
a collection of ink Samples that are sent by their manufactures
the federal forgery Statute enacted in 1823 prohibited forgery and made it illegal for what purpose?
for financial gain
in what year did the government start adding new security to paper currency that scanning cannot produce?
1901
in cases of forgery what is the job of the document expert and the judge?
the document expert analyzes documents and the judge ensures a fair trial instructs the jury and decides the final verdict.
why was the secret service established in 1865?
to suppress counterfeiting
what task was added to the secret service?
to protect the president
