Fingerprinting on Difficult Surfaces

Upon completion of this 8-hour course, students should be able to:

• Identify the equipment used to process fingerprints from difficult surfaces (i.e., brushes, powder, etc.)
• Understand the proper safety equipment and personal protective equipment to use while fingerprinting
• Recognize different fingerprint processing methods and techniques to obtain best results

Topics included in this 8-hour course include:

• Fingerprint Deposition and Variables
• Age of Latent Prints
• Fragile Nature of Latent Prints
• Fingerprint Powders, Safety, & Storage
• Fingerprint Brushes and their Differences
• Lifting Methods

• Innovative Fingerprint Lifting Techniques (AccuTrans, Mikrosil, etc.)
• Fingerprint Lifting Techniques on Difficult Surfaces (wet surfaces, gloves, etc.)