Dave Ives, CSCSA Retired, the well-known inventor of the Stati-Lift product recently sent us this reminder to pass on.
Paraphrased a bit from Dave’s words: “I often ask CSI officers how they would get a dust print off a newspaper or other surface in your typical B&E scene…without exception, no one can offer a solution. Regular tape lifts won’t work. Neither will fingerprint powder readily work. I demonstrate the use of the Stati-Lift product, and they are amazed. Especially when you hit it with some oblique lighting.”
“I point out that a possible alternative is a $900 electrostatic lifter. For most Departments, this is not a viable option. Stati-Lift is an inexpensive, easy and effective method.”
We agree. To give you the basic Google explanation, Stati-Lift is simply two sheets of foil film that when peeled apart, create static electricity. When placed down on a suspect surface, and smoothed out, it will attract the miniscule dust particles of a shoe print. Then, put the two film sheets back together. If you can’t visualize any dust pattern lift, try hitting it with some oblique light. The BattleWHITE would be one option.
We think that more often than not, you will be pleasantly surprised. And you’ll be saving a dog gone boatload!
Yes, Dave will be receiving a FREE Tracker t-shirt for his little reminder how to use his product.
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