Applications of Forensic Photography at the Crime Scene

Applications of Forensic Photography at the Crime Scene: Ultraviolet (UV) Photography Martina Pappová OFIa. T KEÚ PZ Bratislava

Contents: Introduction What is Forensic Photography? Forensic Photography Unit Ultraviolet (UV) Photography

A truth that does not understand becomes an error -Dezbarolles

Forensic Photography: - is photographic documentation of evidence and specific details for presentation of an argument in court of law David R. Redsicker

Forensic Photography Unit: Luminol Photography Microscope and Comparative Scope Photography Identification Photography Fingerprint Photography Infrared (IR) Photography Ultraviolet (UV) Photography Footwear Impression Photography Electrostatic Dust Print Photography Photographing Trajectories With Laser Beams

Ultraviolet (UV) Photography: - the Reflected Ultraviolet Photography (RUP) - the Ultraviolet Fluorescence Photography (UFP)

The Reflected Ultraviolet Photography (RUP) Uses in Law Enforcement: - for the photographic enhancement of rashes and other skin disorders, - for detecting alterations in documents.

Basic equipment for RUP Photography 1. 35 mm camera with 50 mm lens 2. Electronic flash 3. Filter on camera: 18 A, UG 4, UG 5 4. Most any B&W film (ISO 400) 5. Shutter release cable 6. Tripod 7. Measuring device, Index cards

The ultraviolet Fluorescence Photography (UFP) Uses in Law Enforcement: - fingerprints on multicolored surfaces, - body secretions, - money and other valuables can be dusted or marked to identify thiefs.

Basic equipment for UFP Photography 1. 35 mm camera with 50 mm lens 2. Electronic flash or UV emitting lamps operating in a darkened environment 3. Exciter filter: 18 A, UG 4, UG 5 4. Barier filter: Wratten 2 A or 2 E 5. ISO 400 color film 6. Shutter release cable 7. Tripod 8. Measuring device, Index cards

Some examples of UV Photography at the Crime Scene

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