The condor™
For forensic eVIDENCE eXAMINATION
Q: What is the size of the CONDOR?
A: For laboratory use only, the CONDOR is 1.75 ft (.53 m) deep x 2.25 ft (0.67 m) wide x 4 ft (1.22 m) tall
Q: What agencies/laboratories currently use the CONDOR?
A: The CONDOR is currently in use at the
United States Secret Service, ,
Australian Federal Police, and the
Internal Revenue Service, among others.
Q: Has the CONDOR ever been used for real casework?
A: Yes, this has been used in actual document case work. In the case of The People of the State of New York vs. Ened Gjelaj and Edmir Gega in 2006, ChemImage’s Hyperspectral Imaging System was used by forensic document examiners from the U.S. Secret Service to evaluate stains on U.S. currency. Results were presented in court and are a matter of public record.
Q: Is the CONDOR a transportable unit?
A: No. The CONDOR is a laboratory-based instrument only.
Q: Is there a warranty or guarantee on my purchase?
A: All parts and labor are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase. After one year, maintenance agreements can be purchased.
Q: How do I know which CONDOR configuration is best for me?
A: The CONDOR is a modular system that can be ordered with Visible imaging only or a combination of Visible and Near-IR. The specific sample type(s) that you are interested in will determine the configuration that is best for you.
