Hurumanu - Fingerprint

Forensic Science

Definition:

the application of scientific methods and techniques to matters under investigation by a court of l

5 Forensic Science topics;

1.  DNA
2.  Fingerprints
3.  footprints
4.  ballistics
5. clothes

conclusion  Fingerprints have the don't have the same Fingerprints 
    

Fingerprints

Fingerprint characteristics

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Materials: 

1.    finger
2.   balloon
3.   inkpad

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Insert two pictures here of your fingerprints

Ink prints

Thumbprint	Index fingerprint

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 (Thumb)	Fingerprint # (index finger)
hunter	yin yangwhorl
hu nter		loop

Questions:

Do people always have the same type of fingerprint on their thumb and index finger?
What was the most common type of fingerprint in your group?

Dusting fingerprints:

Lifting fingerprints

Aim: To learn how to lift hidden fingerprints from an object.

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

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Results:

Lifted fingerprints

Thumb print	Index finger print

Conclusion Questions:

What could you do to improve your results next time?

Why do you think fingerprints are useful to crime scene investigators?