PHYSICAL METHODS OF FINGERPRINT DEVELOPMENT

• NCJ Number: 32783
• Journal: Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Dated: (DECEMBER 1975) Pages: 144-147
• Author(s): G L THOMAS
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 4 pages
• Corporate Author: Canadian Soc of Forensic Science
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: Canada

Annotation

BREIF REVIEW OF RECENT RESEARCH AS OF 1975 IN BRITAIN ON PHYSICAL METHODS APPLIED TO FINGERPRINT PROBLEMS.

Abstract

SOME WORK ON THE MECHANICS OF POWDER ADHESION TO FINGERPRINTS IS REPORTED ALONG WITH NEW RESULTS ON THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF FINGERPRINTS. THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINGERPRINTS BY THE USE OF METAL VAPOUR UNDER VACUUM IS DISCUSSED. THIS METHOD HAS BEEN USED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF SCENE OF CRIME FINGERPRINTS ON POLYTHENE. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)