Criminalistics 2

• What general areas should always be inspected for possible fingerprints? Explain.
• What is the documentation process regarding the lifting of fingerprints? Explain in detail.
• What are the 2 general types of surfaces in which investigators must lift fingerprints? Explain.

3 para graphs with references and no more then 25% plaigiarsm

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Methods: Chemical Lifting, Cyonocrylate Fuming, Fuming Circulation, Ninhydrin

Address the following in 1–2 pages with references and no more then 25% plaigiarsm:

• Explain the following for each fingerprinting method selected:
  • Once the surface/material/substance has been designated for fingerprinting, what is the process for the selected method? Describe and explain in detail using a step-by-step process.
  • Briefly explain the purpose of each step.

  What is the casting process used for the footwear and tiretread impressions outside of the warehouse? Explain in detail.

  • What materials will you use to lift these molds from the ground? Explain.
  • What is the process for casting these impressions and creating molds? Describe and explain in detail using a step-by-step process.
    • Briefly explain the purpose of each step.