The Forensic Chemistry and Physics Laboratory (FCPL) examines a wide range of crime scene evidence for the purpose of establishing potential links between a suspect and the crime. The laboratory has been accredited by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors/Lab Accreditation Board for trace evidence and firearms/toolmarks since June 1996. The Lab's wide-ranging analytical capabilities have practical applications to industrial and commercial needs.
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Objective
The objective of Forensic Chemistry and Physics Laboratory is to meet the investigative and forensic needs the law enforcement, criminal justice and commercial clients by providing reliable scientific examinations and consultancy for a wide spectrum of physical evidence and materials. We apply scientific principles, techniques and critical thinking to analyse problems, gather scientific data and interpret findings. Our aim in every case is to objectively clarify technical issues and ascertain the truth.
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Scope of Service
Forensic Chemistry and Physics Laboratory services are built around our core strengths in identifying microscopic or trace level amounts of material in complex mixtures, and in comparing marks, prints and patterns. Forensic Chemistry and Physics Laboratory is Singapore's national laboratory for the integrated forensic examination of the following types of physical evidence:
- Fire and explosions
- Chemical analysis and trace evidence
- Marks, impressions and physical examinations
- Scene analysis and reconstruction
- Research and commercial cases
As Analysts gazetted under the Health Sciences Authority Act, Forensic Chemistry and Physics Laboratory (FCPL) scientists provide prima facie evidence and expert testimony in Singapore Courts.
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The laboratory is one of the few worldwide qualified to examine both English and Chinese handwriting and signatures. The officers have rendered services to many countries comprising Hong Kong, United States of America, Australia, Germany, Brunei and Malaysia.
Our research works are well-received in international conferences, and some of them are published in peer-reviewed journals.
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Our scope of services include:
- Examination of handwriting and signatures in English, Chinese and romanized scripts;
- Examination of tampered and counterfeit documents;
- Differentiation of inks;
- Chemical analysis of paper and inks;
- Visualisation of indented writing;
- Identification of rubber stamps and rubber stamp impressions;
- Determination of the sequence of two intersecting lines;
- Physical fitting of torn/cut documents;
- Examination of photocopies and facsimile documents;
- Examination of typewritten and computer printed documents;
- Conducting lectures, seminars and training sessions for interested parties.
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