This is the Link to the Wisconsin Physical Evidence Handbook. 2021_physical-evidence-handbook-2017.pdf (state.wi.us)
The Wisconsin Physical Evidence Handbook is an electronic textbook. This Textbook offers short susincent chapters on each of the types of evidence, forensic laboratory disciplines and how to process the physical evidence that is found at a crime scene. The Index lists the forensic discipline by Chapter and page number. This makes it very easy to locate the type of physical evidence a crime scene investigator needs to process, and ensure that it is collected and packaged correctly, for forensic analysis.
While training Law Enforcement Agencies in the area of Crime Scene Investigation, we are asked to provide a comprehensive list of supplies and equipment that is needed to process crime scenes. Appendix B, located toward the end of the textbook has Collection Kits listed by specific type of physical evidence. These can be used to develop collection kits for fingerprinting, footwear, trace evidence, ect. It is a good starting point for a department to create the kits that are most needed for the crimes being committed in their specific jurisdiction. It describes the types of packaging supplies and equipment needed to process scenes. These lists can be used to order equipment from a reputable crime scene supply company, and also used to research the best price and availability of supplies needed.
