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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
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)

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