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This chapter addresses various disciplines of trace evidence. Accreditation of laboratories with respect to these standards is addressed as well as necessary education backgrounds of the examiners. Gunshot residue, hairs, fibers, paints, and general unknowns are presented within the context of the recommendations of the National Research Council.
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Davis, W.M. (2011). Trace Evidence. In: Mozayani, A., Noziglia, C. (eds) The Forensic Laboratory Handbook Procedures and Practice. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-872-0_15
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