This event will give criminal justice students the opportunity to demonstrate and improve their ability to properly analyze and identify the characteristics of fiber as a form of evidence.
Fiber Analysis SSHA
In the Fiber Analysis event, competitors will analyze a fiber sample to determine if the fiber is natural or synthetic based on microscopic and chemical analysis. They will justify their choice, in a written conclusion, based on their identified characteristics.
Objectives
Conduct microscopic examination and burn tests on the fibers. Determine the characteristics of the unknown fiber sample. Write a summary of their findings, detailing the specific characteristics that were identified and their determination of the fiber being natural or synthetic.
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Forensic Science
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