Chapter 6, Problem 38RQ

Summary Introduction

Introduction: Fingerprints recorded at the site of crime can be categorized into three groups. Visible prints are made when the ridges of the finger come in contact with the surface having colored material. Plastic prints are the impressions left on any soft material such as soap or dust. Latent prints are invisible prints and are impressions from the body perspirations or oils. In today’s forensic science, analytical techniques and the chemical methods for visualization of latent fingerprints have made advancement.