Scent transfer unit
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scent-transfer-unit-301-5820164
title:
Scent transfer unit
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A scent transfer unit is a vacuum device used to collect scent evidence from a crime scene or item of evidence. The unit was invented by Bill Tolhurst while working for the Niagara County Sheriff's Department. Several law enforcement agencies have bought scent transfer units. The device works by vacuuming an odour from a desired object onto a sterile gauze pad placed over the air intake. The resulting scent pads can either be given to a tracking dog, used in a 'scent lineup', or preserved in a f
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Evidence collection device used by law enforcement
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scent_transfer_unit
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2023-04-30T02:02:25Z
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