With Smytec’s BlindSite technology, high quality fingermarks can be rapidly retrieved from terrorist sites without impacting on further forensic analyses, such as DNA and explosive residue analysis, due to BlindSite’s non-contact-non-destructive application.

These incidents often have multiple layers of investigation associated with them – from traditional scene search and recovery, to explosives and IED investigation, and often multiple casualties. It is critical at these scenes to preserve as much of the evidence as possible, while employing public safety procedures and optimal first response protocols to any casualties. Rapid identification of those responsible and their network of associates is paramount. Due to extended exposure of heat and flame, these scenes can often appear similar to arson scenes.

Smytec can also provide training and consultancy during post-blast investigations and offer an option to lease BlindSite during an investigation. Additionally, we can provide a service to assess and examine post-blast evidence for fingermarks, whether the fragments are relatively new or years old. We can also provide training, teaching, support, guidance and expertise throughout these investigations, to police, defense agencies, forensic practitioners, and academics.