Lab Exercise #1 - Latent Print Processing

Lab Exercise #1

Latent Print Processing

You will process 2 porous and 2 nonporous items for latent prints

using supplies you are able to obtain as described below:

1. Black fingerprint powder

2. Crushed Charcoal

3. Unsweetened Cocoa

4. Corn Starch (last resort)

5. Fingerprint powdering brush or large make-up brush.

6. Clear wide scotch tape.

7. Index cards.

It is not mandatory for you to purchase fingerprint supplies for this project.

Process two of the following Nonporous items: window, glass table, or

mirror and a door handle

Process two of the following Porous items: piece of paper and a wooden furniture item or wooden door

Please develop a 2-3 page  detailing your experience with latent print processing, your results, and the value of latent prints.

Be sure to address the following in your assignment:

The total number of latent or partial latent fingerprints you located on each item and their location on the specific item.

A description of the supplies and techniques you used

Your expectations vs. your results

The value of latent fingerprint evidence in criminal investigations

**NOTE: if you are planning on using real black fingerprint powder for the project: the powder is not healthy to inhale. I suggest you either wear a painter's mask or a simple bandanna over your nose for safety reasons.

Your assignment should be 2- 3 pages in length, written in APA format and include at least two scholarly references.