Lim Chin Chin ASEAN Virtual CoE Technical Workshop organised by DSO National Laboratories 4th Nov. Forensic evidence can be found in trace and bulk amounts in all the three states: volatiles, liquids and solids. They can be natural or man-made, homogeneous or heterogeneous. The nature of their matrices can be simple or complex, clean or […]
Forensic Analysis of Stamp Impressions
Stamps are commonly used to authenticate official documents or demarcate an area for a signatory. Documents on which stamp impressions are typically present include business contracts and agreements, quotations and sales invoices, payment or salary vouchers, and passports. TYPES OF STAMPS There are three main kinds of stamps that are commonly used to impart stamp […]
Evolution of Expert Evidence for Forensic Science in Singapore
The provision of reliable, objective and clearly understood expert evidence and testimonies is paramount to the cause of justice, especially when critical facts and the case outcome hinge largely on forensic evidence. As Singapore strives to become an international hub for commercial dispute resolution, championing effective court systems and efficient processes, innovative approaches to providing […]
Can Authorship Be Determined Using Reproduced Documents?
The prevalence of reproduction devices and the advent of the digital age have resulted in an ever- increasing number of reproduced documents, instead of their originals being submitted for forensic examinations. Forensic document examiners generally request for original documents to be submitted for analysis, as the details of certain features of the handwriting or signature […]
Forensic Analysis of Printing
Printing is one of the greatest inventions, touching practically every aspect of business and daily life. Besides the printed text and images on documents, books, newspapers and magazines, we can also find them on food and pharmaceutical packaging, sticker labels etc. Different technologies are used for printing different types of products. Offset lithography is widely […]