He or she can also be useful in determining the sequence of entries or in deciphering alterations, obliteration's, and erasures. The ink can also be analyzed to determine when it was produced. This may identify forgeries created after the date of the document. The document examiner can also analyze the paper for watermark and date of production. These types of forensic investigations into a document may reveal significant information important to the investigation.
Document examiners are highly trained members of the law enforcement forensic team.
This position requires years of study, training as well as certification by the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners. To locate an examiner in your area, contact the local or federal crime laboratory. Types of Available Forensic Document Examination Handwriting - The identification and elimination of questioned entries. Sequence - The determination of the sequence of entries. Alterations and Obliterations - The detection and decipherment of erased, obliterated, and altered entries.