Introduction

The goal of latent print examiners and technicians is to discover and collect latent prints by various means. The ultimate goal is to identify those latent prints to the person responsible for the criminal act and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. Some of these means to develop latent prints include processing evidence and other surfaces using powders, chemicals and lighting techniques. The purpose of this booklet is to provide a resource of information about latent print processing techniques. This booklet does not contain every process available and does not claim to be all inclusive of all variations of processes. The information has been collected from various sources.

Caution

This booklet contains descriptions of processes utilizing chemicals or combinations of chemicals which may be hazardous to the user's health. It is strongly recommended that proper precautions be taken when using hazardous chemicals or combinations thereof. Safety equipment needed may include fume hoods, gloves, protective clothing, safety goggles, splash shields or respirators. It may be necessary to store these chemicals in specific containers or cabinets. It is the user's responsibility to know and use the proper and adequate safety equipment required the various chemicals listed.

Disclaimer

Lightning Powder Company, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of any of the chemicals, procedures, methods of ideas described herein resulting in injury and/or damage to persons or property.
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