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Broken glass is commonly encountered as physical evidence in
crimes. Windows, automobile glass, bottles, and other glass objects may be crucial
evidence in burglaries, murders, hit-and-run and many other types of crimes.
It is known that any person standing in close proximity to glass when it is broken or
someone walking through broken glass can pick up fragments, particularly on shoes
and clothing. Consequently, the clothing and shoes of burglary suspects in cases
where windows have been broken will often retain microscopic glass fragments.
In hit-and-run accidents, windshield glass, tempered glass, and mirrors may be broken.
Both the scene of the accident and the clothing of the victim can be sources of glass
fragments.
Glass panes can be examined to determine the direction of force, type of impact, and
the sequence of the impacts.
COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, MARKING AND TRANSPORTATION OF GLASS
A. FRAGMENTS OF MICROSCOPIC SIZE
1. COLLECTION PROCEDURE:
Glass fragments may be found on articles of clothing, and shoes. Keep
handling to a minimum, wrap the articles of clothing SEPARATELY and
label. Wet or bloodstained clothing should first be dried before packaging
in paper. Other objects such as tools or bullets may contain glass
fragments and are packaged as described on the following page.
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