ForensicEvidence.net
Title
Forensic Science
Description
About the Author
Michael V. Martinez is a Forensic Scientist and Technical Leader in charge of the Trace Evidence Section at the Bexar County Criminal Investigation Laboratory in San Antonio, Texas. He has a Masters of Science Degree in Forensic Science (MSFS) and an extensive array of specialty training (view certificates).
In addition, Mr. Martinez has also contributed extensively to the volunteer community. His experience would include serving as a Crisis Center suicide prevention counselor (1995-1996), American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (1984), American Red Cross Health and Safety Instructor (1991-1997), American Red Cross Disaster Services specialized technician and instructor (1993-Present) and American Red Cross Instructor Trainer (2000-Present).
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Among the advanced instrumentation at the Bexar County Crime Lab is the JEOL 5800 scanning electron microscope equipped with an Oxford ISIS system Silicon-Lithium (SiLi) energy dispersive x-ray detector (EDX). This instrument is used to detect microscopic gunshot residue particles, inorganic explosives, glass, hairs, paint, used for forensic odontology samples and a myriad of other forensic evidence submitted to the crime lab.
Contact
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- Pueblo CO
- United States 81001
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- +1.7195441011
