1122 Program Helps Assist with Forensic Equipment Purchases

The 1122 Program, owned and managed by the Department of Defense, allows states and units of local government access to GSA schedule contracts to purchase equipment to support counter-drug, homeland security, and emergency response activities including forensics. Products such as Leeds LCF3 comparison microscope, or Leeds LSV2 imaging system may qualify for purchases using […]
FY2018 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Open
The National Institute of Justice recently announced the that the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program is now seeking proposals for both formula funding as well as competitive funding. To learn more, please visit the NIJ Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program page. Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program – Competitive Due 4/30/18 Paul […]
Putting Leeds Forensic Products to the Test

As a manufacturer of comparison microscopes and imaging systems for forensic and education laboratories in the United States and around the world, Leeds products often follow a similar path from start to finish: Design – Manufacture – Install In most situations, our products are purchased by forensic labs, residing in contained office buildings or controlled […]
Introducing LCF3 Comparison Microscope Video Tutorials

To answer some commonly asked questions regarding the LCF3 Leeds Firearms & Tool Marks Comparison Microscope, we recently released the LCF3 Tutorials Playlist on our YouTube channel. Tutorials currently published over the following topics: Gamma & Brightness Adjustment Diopter Adjustment Spot Software Overview How to Adjust Comfort Features Common Lighting Configurations How to Replace Quad Lamp Bulb […]
Kern Regional Crime Lab Calls the Leeds LCF3 an “Incredibly Powerful” Comparison Microscope

Kern Regional Crime Lab located in Bakersfield, CA, gave its two new Leeds LCF3 Firearms and Tool Marks Comparison Microscopes a ringing endorsement in the lab’s publication, The Lab Report. Specifically, the lab stated: “The new Leeds LCF3 Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscopes are incredibly powerful and versatile systems that allow a higher level of […]
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 […]
NIJ Grant Opportunities Available For Forensic Science Research

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ.gov) recently announced they are accepting applications for the following funding opportunities related to forensic science and research: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes Both opportunities are ideal funding sources for forensic laboratories, particularly those in need of additional analysis […]
How to capture the best possible digital Images when using LCF3 Firearms & Tool Marks Comparison Microscope
Firearms examiners have more important work to do then to continuously adjust the imaging system on their microscope to get a good digital image of their sample. Here is a quick reference guide to help you get back to ground zero with your digital imaging system so you can always have a good foundation to […]
The New LCF3 Firearms & Tool Marks Comparison Microscope brings Performance, Ergonomic Comfort and Versatility to the Forensic Lab
Introducing the New LCF3, an incredibly powerful microscope for the Forensic Lab Leeds Forensic Systems, Inc. announces the new LCF3 Firearms & Tool Marks Comparison Microscope. This powerful and robust system offers outstanding performance, ergonomic comfort, and incredible versatility. Leeds designed the new LCF3 incorporating feedback from the first hand experience of forensic examiners. Performance: The LCF3 is built with world-class […]
Top 5 Ergonomic Upgrades for Forensic Examiner Workstations
It’s easy to forget about proper posture when you’re busy at work. Engrossed in analyzing evidence, you realize you have compromised your comfort and posture for hours by sitting at a microscope positioned at the wrong height, or leaning uncomfortably forward in an awkward position to see into the microscope eyepieces. Musculoskeletal stress is uncomfortable and avoidable thanks to the design engineers at Leeds […]