Trace Evidence Examiner

A trace evidence examiner is a scientific professional who specializes in the recovery, analysis, and comparison of minute quantities of material to identify its origin or use. Trace evidence can include fingerprints, hairs, fibers, explosives, drugs, and gunshot residue. This type of evidence can be used to help solve many criminal cases, as well as aid investigations into fires, explosions, and other disasters. Trace evidence examiners play a crucial role in providing the court with evidence necessary to determine the truth of disputed matters. They use advanced scientific analysis methods, such as microscopy and mass spectrometry, to accurately determine the origin and identity of the materials recovered. The results of their work can help to determine whether or not someone is guilty or innocent of a crime and can exonerate those wrongfully accused.