Applications - Security & Forensics

Forensic light - detecting traces with UV light

At a crime scene, fast and accurate detection of possible traces is of vital importance. Many biological fluids are fluorescent in nature, when such traces are illuminated with light of the right wavelength, they fluoresce and are detectable to the investigator.


UV Lamps

Forensic Kits

Forensic Accessories

White Light

Spare Parts

Crime scene determines choice of filter

The degree to which various substances become visible when using different filters depends on the state of the substance (trace) and the surface on which the substance exists. Both UV and blue light can be efficient, for example, when searching for traces of semen. The conditions of the crime scene often will determine which sort of light (ie. wavelength) will be most effective. Criminal investigators therefore choose between using UV light, blue light, green light or a general crime scene filter in combination with the right goggles, depending on their needs.

Substances detected with UV and White light

Crime - UV and blood
Crime - UV and body fluids
Crime - UV and fingerprints
Crime - UV and fire investigations
Crime - UV and invisible ink
Crime - UV and narcotics
Crime - White light and crime scene investigation

White light - shoeprints, fibres, SAR, fire

Powerful intense white light enables the investigator to find evidence that otherwise might go unnoticed, such as dust impressions, shoeprints and fibres. Patterns and details can be clearly seen when using a Labino white light lamp, making it possible to take sharp clear photos. The Labino white light lamp is commonly used during search and rescue operations as well as when general lighting is needed at darkened fire scenes.

Forensic laboratory

Labino lamps provide intense illumination over a wide area, making them a popular choice among those working in forensic laboratories. Due to the high intensity and long lifetime of Labino bulbs, Labino lamps are a cost effective alternative to other more expensive and complicated light sources.

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