Tip #34: HotShots - Lynn Peavey Company

When “super gluing” for latent prints, humidity can affect how visible the developed latents will become. (If the print is dried out, the development will probably be less than ideal.) Studies have shown that fuming chambers with an interior relative humidity of at least 72-75% produce the best results. But don’t go too wild with the addition of moisture…if too much, everything will become frosty white.

A cup of hot water in the bottom of the chamber for a minute or two before you begin the fuming process is usually enough.

(That is why our HotShot product seems to be so popular…field-ready super glue fuming…that already includes the water!)

By Tracker

Tracker’s a veritable canine icon who stands for a whole lot more than your typical bloodhound. As such, he has been our corporate mascot for well over 30 years. Why? Because he stands for what we all strive to be as a company. He’s loyal and trustworthy. Pretty easy to please and intensely focused on the mission that he was bred to accomplish…sniffing out the bad guy. He’s always gregarious, cheerful and willing to perform. Toss him an occasional bone and he’ll be most appreciative…even more so with a more substantial meal. Tracker has been gone for many years now, but his enduring spirit still lives on. His picture is emblazoned on every one of the products we sell…just to remind us. Guess we’re just crazy dog people here. We figure a little bit of dog drool now and then never hurt anybody. (We’ll keep a towel ready just in case.)

Tip #40 – Tracker’s HotShot Tips

By Tracker July 16, 2019

Store in a cool, preferably dry environment. Use one per 10-15 gallon fuming chamber. Use 3-4 for car interiors. Usually development is “done” within 5 minutes in a small chamber, 30-45 minutes for a car. The created fumes and steam rises…place your evidence above for best results. No need to add humidity, it is built-in. […]

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Introducing TapeTender

By Tracker April 12, 2019

TapeTender™. A simple Velcro strap that will revolutionize how Evidence Tape is used. Just now available. And only from us. If you are like most, the little paper board dispenser box (while helpful) had its drawbacks. Just another option… We ditched the dispenser box, and permanently put this little Velcro retaining strap on the rolls of tape. (Otherwise, […]

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Tip #39: Why Use a Butterfly Needle in a Blood-Alcohol Kit

By Tracker November 28, 2018

Have a suspect that won’t sit still? Maybe he has shallow veins? Try taking their blood with a Butterfly Needle. The needle is attached to a longer tube, not directly to the collection tube, your suspect can move with some degree of ease without jarring the needle or sample out of place.

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Tip #38: Tips for using our Fiber Duster Smooth

By Tracker November 28, 2018

Twisting and lightly twirling in a circular pattern is the recommended procedure…once you can see the prints develop, careful simple brush strokes “with the grain” can be used to enhance the developing detail with the Fiber Duster Smooth.

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