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When it comes to crime scene investigation, a lot needs to happen behind the scenes so that judges and juries can trust the validity of evidence presented at
The NIST Forensic Chemistry Measurement Program aims to both develop and facilitate the implementation of scientifically valid, robust measurement tools for the
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Reductions in instrument size, weight, and power continue to facilitate the development and application of field-deployable devices for investigative purposes
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