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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

plast c because a part al transfer <strong>of</strong> the mpress on<br />

to the plast c w ll occur.<br />

Gelatin and Adhesive Lifts<br />

Gelat n l fters can be used to l ft mpress ons from<br />

porous and nonporous surfaces. Black gelat n<br />

l fters work well for l ft ng l ght-colored dry or wet<br />

mpress ons. Wh te gelat n l fters can be used to<br />

lift impressions developed with fingerprint powders<br />

or mpress ons dark enough to contrast w th a<br />

wh te background.<br />

Adhes ve l fters can be used only to l ft<br />

mpress ons from smooth, nonporous surfaces.<br />

Wh te adhes ve l fters can be used to l ft<br />

impressions developed with fingerprint powders.<br />

Transparent adhes ve l fters can be used to l ft<br />

impressions developed with black or fluorescent<br />

powders. Transparent tapes such as two- nch<br />

fingerprint-lifting tape also can be used to lift<br />

powdered mpress ons f the mpress ons are<br />

transferred to a wh te card.<br />

Lifting Materials<br />

ß<br />

Electrostatic: can be used on porous and<br />

nonporous surfaces. Used to l ft dry dust and<br />

res due mpress ons. Nondestruct ve. Useful<br />

for search ng for latent mpress ons.<br />

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