Assignment:
Latent Print Processing 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. detail your experience with latent print processing, your results, and the value of latent prints.
Be sure to address the following
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