Fiber analysis

Method of identifying and examining fibers used by law enforcement agencies

Fiber analysis is a method of identifying and examining fibers used by law enforcement agencies around the world to procure evidence during an investigation. Fiber analysis is also used by law enforcement agencies to place suspects at the scene of the crime. Transfer of fiber can occur during close contact with the victim or suspect. Fiber transfers can also occur during break-ins where fibers from the intruder are caught in. Fiber evidence is a type of trace evidence, this means it will likely be very small and sometimes could be microscopic. This method is usually not used to actually pinpoint an offender in an investigation as it is not as reliable as DNA.

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