First Trace-Z & Discovery-Z Comparison Microscopes Installed in U.S. Forensic Labs
Leeds is pleased to announce the recent installation of the first Trace-Z Comparison Microscope, a trace evidence comparison microscope designed by Leeds and built with Zeiss optics, at the Arkansas State Crime Lab. Additionally, Leeds first Discovery-Z Comparison Microscope has been installed at the DC Department of Forensic Sciences. The DC Department of Forensic Sciences Firearm […]
How to Upgrade your Existing Leeds Firearms Comparison Microscope
Since the sale of Leeds first comparison microscope in 1999, our sales and service teams have been dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our growing number of forensic customers. To meet the needs of our customers, Leeds offers various microscope accessories, and upgrade options, all of which can extend the functional life of the […]
Same Gun, Different Scene: The Process of Matching Firearms Evidence Samples through the Use of Automated Ballistic Identification Systems
Forensic laboratories are always trying to find faster ways to process evidence in the efforts to battle crime, including the examination and comparison of bullets and cartridge cases for support of police investigation and criminal prosecution. With the development of technology in the forensic lab, one of the newer technologies in identifying links between separate […]
Leeds Launches the Trace-Z Trace Evidence Comparison Microscope
Leeds is very pleased to announce our newest product, the Trace-Z, a trace evidence comparison microscope built with Zeiss optics. The Trace-Z offers: Superior color and intensity balanced images 23mm field of view Images can be viewed as 100% right, 100% left, divided, or overlapped, in any ratio the examiner chooses Integrated camera port with a fixed […]
NIJ Accepting Applications for Forensic Lab Funding Opportunities
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is accepting applications for two forensic grant programs: FY 2016 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program: This program provides funds to eligible States and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to process, record, screen, and analyze forensic DNA and/or DNA database […]
Introducing the Discovery-Z motorized comparison microscope, designed and built by Leeds with Zeiss optics
Introducing the new Discovery-Z motorized firearms and tool marks comparison microscope. Designed with Leeds’ new magnetic adjustable stage controllers, examiners will experience: Real-time, tactile controls -provides a feeling similar to controlling a non-motorized stage Positionable controls – magnetic controls can be adjusted for the most comfortable position on the work station Synchronicity – allows examiner to control the left or […]
FBI purchases six LCF3 Firearms & Tool Marks Comparison Microscopes
Leeds Forensic Systems is pleased to announce that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently purchased six LCF3 Firearms & Tool Marks Comparison Microscopes for their laboratories. The LCF3 is a powerful comparison microscope used to analyze bullet casings and tool marks in forensic laboratories. Features include: World-Class Olympus optics 16:1 zoom ratio and […]
Leeds Is Pleased to Announce Newly Awarded GSA Schedule Contract Covering Leeds Forensic Products
Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., manufacturer of forensic comparison microscopes and imaging systems, is delighted to announce that it has just been awarded a Multiple Award Schedule 66 Contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), covering Leeds’ forensic products. By awarding this contact, GSA has identified Leeds as a preferred vendor of scientific equipment and […]
Identifying Grants Available to Fund Forensic Lab Equipment: 2015 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Grant
For years, the forensic industry has struggled to receive adequate funding necessary to keep labs functioning at the highest levels possible. With on going budgetary constraints, crime labs struggle to meet their funding needs to help ease mounting issues: DNA backlog reduction, hiring/training additional staff, as well as purchasing new equipment or replacing outdated […]
ISO 17025: How Accreditation Impacts Forensic Labs
What is ISO? “ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental membership organization and the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards.” (Source: ISO.org) “They are made up of 166 member countries who are the national standards bodies around the world, with a Central Secretariat that is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more about ISO structure […]