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AGING
Process of determining time lapse since sign was made, considering
vegetation damage, rain, sun or other natural elements.
CONTINUITY OF SIGN
The evidence of footfalls in proper sequence along a line of sign,
generally unidentifiable.
CUTTING FOR SIGN
An operation used principally along natural barriers to locate human
sign.
FLAGGED
Leaves or grass turned in direction of travel, showing the underside
surfaces.
LINE OF SIGN
The continuity of sign evidencing human passage.
NATURAL BARRIERS
Areas such as streams, banks, and roads which generally interrupt
human passage and show sign well. |
PLACE LAST SEEN
(PLS)
Place where witness or evidence indicates the subject was last seen.
PRIME SIGN AREA
The area of correct size and location in relation to the other sign,
in which the next print should be located.
SIGN
Evidence of a person's passage.
SIGN CUTTING
The skill of locating, following and identifying evidence of human
presence or passage.
SIGN CUTTING STICK
A stick or other suitable object used as a sign cut aid for
measuring marking and locating prime sign areas.
TRACKING TEAM
Ideally, a three person team, each member with a specific function,
following a line of sign. |
