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Basic Latent Print Lecture
Basic Latent Print Lecture
Basic Latent Print Lecture
prints
- Means something hidden or concealed
-are known as chance impressions.
Fingerprints found at the crime scene,
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2. Oily or greasy hands.
3. Sweat or perspiration.
1. 98.5% to 99.5% is water
2. 5% to 1.5% solid matter= 1/3 salt, 2/3 urea, volatile fatty acids,
albumin acids, etc.
It is influenced by:
Climate
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influenced by:
should be conducted
in a systematic way and
intelligent manner.
The first step in this process is identifying
where the perpetrator entered the scene
of the crime. This is called the point of
entry and is important as it can provide
forensic evidence such as fingerprints,
footprints and skin samples.
Attention should be given to objects, such
as guns, door knobs, glasses, windows,
papers, bottles, and protect and preserve intact
of any latent print developed.
Develop- means to make “VISIBLE”
METHODS OF DEVELOPING LATENT
PRINTS:
Physical Method