A Forensics Officer using a polylight which emits ultraviolet or infra-red light to enhance fingerprints or detect traces of blood, hairs, fibres etc at crime scenes.
A Forensics Officer using a polylight which emits ultraviolet or infra-red light to enhance fingerprints or detect traces of blood, hairs, fibres etc. at crime scenes.

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FACE

What is FACE?

Police often need to be able to identify a person because they might be trying to solve a burglary or violent crime that someone has witnessed.

Tasmania Police use a computer graphic system called "FACE", a colour photographic composition and editing system that allows them to work with witnesses to create a visual description of the person.

Facial images are constructed and modified by altering the colour, size or shape of any part of the image. Scars and tattoos can be drawn, while accessories such as moustaches, hats, glasses and jewellery can be added.

FACE can also "update" the facial features of missing persons from existing photographs where there is not a current one available. Hairstyles can be coloured or changed to suit current fashions or removed to allow for hair loss and, faces can be made to look older.

For further information, please contact:

Forensic Services
Phone (03) 6230 2590
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