Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
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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