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1. Go to ImagelExportITIFF Image NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 9 When the Export TIFF Image window appears note the file name assigned to the image 3 4 numerals and one alpha character then click on Save Exit MoreHits Open Photoshop Click on FilelOpen Go to drive C and find the previously noted file name and double click on that file When the image appears on the screen click on FilelExportIKodak 8660 Printer When the print window appears use scaling to get image to desired size Scale by size to print the image 1 1 Fit Page to print an enlargement of the image Click on Print Exit Photoshop Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes ___ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Note If the image you wish to print is already opened in Photoshop for example you just enhanced the image and now wish to print it you may do so by skipping the first six 6 steps above For instructions on specialized printing such as printing two or more images on a page or printing different size images on a page see Appendix A Sending a print to AFIS You can send a print to be searched on AFIS directly from the MoreHits system Note Only enhanced images can2. the above steps The system will give each image a unique identification number Some of the above steps will be already filled in for you from the previous images so you will not have to redo those fields When you are finished entering all images for a given case you can exit by clicking on Image then exit Important If the case you entered involves a homicide you must print out the reports for each image and attach the reports to your notes To print out the reports after you have entered all of the images click on the Reports tab The format is already pre set so click on Print Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes ___ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Retrieving a case or images that were previously retained Click on the Search category at the top of the top of the MoreHits screen Search for the case by any of the indicated options Case Image Crime or User If there are several cases that may fit your inquiry the first case will be displayed Any additional cases can be displayed by scrolling through the case numbers by clicking on the down arrow symbol on the screen next to the case number box NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 8 If you want to view any o
3. 00 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Adding a new case and images Click on Acquirel ImageI TWAINITWAIN Set up Select the device that you are going to use to acquire the image NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 6 Kodak DCSTwain Version 5 7 0 9 Kodak Digital Camera MagicScan32 V4 3 Flatbed Scanner Nikon Scan 2 2 Film Scanner Once the device has been selected click on ImagelAcquirelTwain Acquire your image using the selected device Case Number Once the image is loaded in the Morehits program you will be prompted to supply a case number This number is exactly the same as your lab case number and should be entered as such Then click OK If the case does not yet exist you will be asked if you want to create it Answer yes at this prompt If images have already been entered you will be asked if you wish to add new images to that case If so click OR Category After the image has been acquired into the Morehits program you must insure the proper category is selected The default is Fingerprint If it is a footwear case select Footwear from the menu Image Source Next the correct image source must be selected All three of the image sources are available in the drop down menu Calibrate I
4. ICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 12 Follow the below steps when it is necessary to delete an image On the main console screen place the cursor arrow anywhere on the screen except where there is an icon or window Click the mouse hold down and move highlight XTERM In the xterm window type remove_import case number See example below remove_import r199912345 The above example will remove the image that was imported under case R199912345 Hit the enter key Type exit then hit the enter key Sign off as usual Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes __ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Steps to Preserve Developed Impressions The images are preserved through saving them to the MoreHits database Further the images can be preserved through printing on the Kodak 8660 printer Safety Concerns Not Applicable Storage and Location of Chemicals and Solutions Not Applicable Shelf Life NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 13 Not Applicable Other Information See Appendix A Appendix B Other related user manuals Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercede
5. NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 4 Name of Procedure Image Processing System Suggested Uses The Image Processing System was installed in January of 2000 The system was integrated for the Latent Evidence Section by PC Pros and utilizes MoreHits software David Mishoe and Eric Hicks are system administrators Contact them if problems are experienced with the system or any of the components The system can be used for virtually any tasks where photography is involved and can be used to capture store enhance and print images involving any of the section s forensic evidence Further images enhanced on the system can be transmitted directly to AFIS for a search Equipment Needed to Perform Procedures Image processing computer with imaging and database software Image and text printers Flatbed and film scanner Digital camera Associated hardware Chemicals Needed For Preparation of Chemical Solution s Not Applicable Formula Directions for Preparation of Chemical Solution s Not Applicable Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes ___ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Processing Procedures for Application to Item s of Evidence NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGA
6. TION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 5 This document covers the routine image processing tasks that would be encountered by section employees Some analysis and processing of evidence may require tasks outside the scope of this document The operator should refer to the MoreHits user s manual and other manuals provided with the system that cover some of the more advanced imaging operations Also see Appendix A for instructions for creating composites for printing image enhancement tips and techniques creating a digital fingerprint chart using calculations to extract hidden details using curves for precise contrast adjustment and using levels to adjust image contrast See Appendix B for and overview on the legal ramifications of Digital Imaging in Law Enforcement Powering up the system Turn on the switch on the power strip Wait approximately 30 seconds Power up the PC and monitor Powering down the system Log off the PC and after Windows shuts down turn off the power switch on the PC and monitor Turn off the switch on the power strip Logging on Double click on the More Hits icon on the desktop When prompted enter your user name and password Logging off Click on Imagel Exit Always log off when finished with a session Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes ___ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 20
7. be sent to AFIS for a search NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 10 With the case displayed in the MoreHits window click on ImagelExportlAFIS All enhanced images for that case will be displayed on the screen Click on the image that you wish to send to AFIS and click on Process while in the selected image The selected image will now be displayed in the center of the screen Click on Crop and move the mouse over the image until the desired area of the print is highlighted then click the mouse again Go to File and click on Accept The processed image will now appear with a blue box around it Go to File and click on Send to AFIS You should receive a message that the image was exported successfully Click OK and then exit the MoreHits program Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes ___ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date 6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Displaying an exported image on the LS2000 AFIS Workstation You must use NCLSO1 all images will be sent to this terminal only Sign on and open up latent entry Click on Control Upper left of screen Click on Import Image Scroll down the directories and select click on usr ngw data queues Click on the box at the top of
8. f the enhanced images for a particular case click on the Enhanced tab to view these If the images have been archived you will be prompted to load the appropriate CD when you attempt to display the archived image Enhancing Images To enhance an image that has been captured on the MoreHits system first make sure the image you wish to enhance is displayed in the MoreHits image window Click on ImagelEnhance This will start up the Photoshop program Also it will start the Enhanced Image History window For each step you take in the enhancement process you must log what you did in the Enhanced Image History window Choose from the drop down menu then click on accept Some common image enhancement techniques with examples are listed in Appendix A The user is encouraged to review this material prior to enhancing any images Once the enhancement process is complete Click on FilelSave Do not give the image a file name as the system does this automatically Exit Photoshop by clicking on FilelExit Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes __ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Wait while Photoshop closes out and MoreHits comes back up on the screen If finished you can now exit MoreHits Printing images using the Kodak 8660 printer If you are in in the MoreHits program display the image you wish to print in the MoreHits window
9. f you captured the image using the digital camera or the film scanner you must calibrate the image by clicking on the calibrate button A scale must be present in these images in order to calibrate them Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes __ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Processing Information Click on the Display Fingerprint Info button to enter data such as the surface type chemicals powders dye stains and lighting used Image Description Click in this box and type in the description of the image This should include information such NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 7 as the Item or area where the image originated the lift number the name and finger number if it is of a known inked impression and the name and finger number if it is an identified latent Agency Click in the outside agency box then fill in the name of the submitting agency The phone number is optional Crime Select the crime type from the drop down menu The types available are similar to the types used in AFIS If the exact type is not available choose unknown other Check all of the information and if correct click on Save You may capture additional prints from the same case by following
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11. the window at the far right of the line and back space erase over NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL CRIME LABORATORY LATENT EVIDENCE SECTION REVISED JUNE 6 2000 Section G Subsection 2 Image Processing System Page 11 raw At that point type in local le_import case number The case number is your exact case number on the SBI 5 Then add another after the case number See example below usr ngw data queues local le_import r199912345 This is exactly how it would appear if your case number is R199912345 Hit the enter key Highlight click on the 01 BMP file under files along the right side box in the window Click OK On the window that appears click on Select Finger Issue Date _ 6 1 2000 Supercedes __ 2 4 2000 Prepared By D Mishoe Date _6 1 2000 Approved By ___J Richardson Date _ 6 1 2000 Originating Unit __Latent Evidence Using the mouse move the yellow box over the small fingerprint image that is displayed then click on it Click on OK at the bottom of the window Enter the AFIS case number and proceed as usual Deleting an imported image When you have multiple images under the same case number they must be exported from the image processing system and imported into AFIS one at a time When you are finished searching the first it is necessary to delete that image before you can export a second image to AFIS NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TECHN
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