QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS SECTION

The Questioned Documents Section uses scientific principles for the examination and comparison of signatures, handwriting, and hand printing. The Questioned Document Section does not determine personality profiles based on handwriting style. In addition, Forensic Document Examiners can detect, restore and decipher indented, erased, altered, and obliterated writings, including burned and charred documents. Documents generated from printers, typewriters and photocopiers can be associated with their source. Examinations are conducted to resolve questions concerning the age, origin, content, or authenticity of documents. Document examiners prepare visual aids for court displays and testify in court when required.

The Section is equipped with microscopes, cameras (film and digital), an Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA) to detect indented writing, and a Video Spectral Comparator-2000, to examine inks and papers with different lighting techniques.

Upon request, training is provided for all law enforcement personnel who use the services of the Questioned Document Section.