Chapter 8 questioned documents

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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

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biometric signature pad

Programmed to evaluate the speed, pressure and rhythm of a persons signature and can recognize how a person writes.

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Questioned document

Any signature, handwriting, typewriting, or other written mark whose source or authenticity is in dispute or uncertain.

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Chromatography

a process that separates components of a substance like ink.

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forgery

A process used by criminals to make, alter or falsify a persons Signature or a document with the intent to deceive another person.

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Electrostatic detection device

A tool that uses static electricity to reveal indented writing on paper.

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elimination

using known samples to potentially Rule out an individual as a suspect.

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identification

the use of science and technology to identify people or objects involved in a crime scene.

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Inconclusive

a forensic examiner cannot definitively identify or exclude a source due to insufficient or unclear evidence.

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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.

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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.

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infrared Spectroscope

a Technique that analyzes how a substance interacts with infrared light.

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Microscope

makes smaller objects easier to see

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Alteration

Adding or changing words, dates and numbers

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Disguised

Attempting to Alter writing so it cannot be traced back

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Erasure

using a Eraser, Knife, Sandpaper or sharp tool to erase part of a document.

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Free Hand

Attempt to copy a Signature or handwriting sample

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Obliteration

Burning, Bleaching, or using a laser to get rid of a document.

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international Ink library

a collection of ink Samples that are sent by their manufactures

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the federal forgery Statute enacted in 1823 prohibited forgery and made it illegal for what purpose?

for financial gain

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in what year did the government start adding new security to paper currency that scanning cannot produce?

1901

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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.

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why was the secret service established in 1865?

to suppress counterfeiting

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what task was added to the secret service?

to protect the president