File Kinds
AM file
An AM (Ante-mortem) file is a file on a missing person recovered from the missing persons’ home or provided by family members which can include information on:
- dental and medical records
- fingerprints
- DNA
- Body description: hair, height, weight, eye color etc.
- Physical identifiers: tattoos, scars or surgical implants which may be unique to the victim
- Personal effects: jewellery, glasses, clothing, keys, wallet, mobile phone, tablet, camera or identity documents
PM file
A PM (Post-mortem) file is a file on human remains examined by specialists to detect forensic evidence to help identify the victim which can include:
- Dental information: teeth provide one of the most reliable forms of identification as they are highly durable and most people have dental records
- DNA profiles: direct comparisons can be made from a victim and a profile taken from their home, for example from a hair brush. Indirect comparisons can also be made using the parents’ DNA
- Fingerprints
- Physical identifiers: tattoos, scars or surgical implants which may be unique to the victim
- Personal effects: jewellery, glasses, clothing, keys, wallet, mobile phone, tablet, camera or identity documents
PUI file
A PUI (Person Unable to Identify him/herself) file is a file on a living unidentified person.