FINGERPRINT-DEVELOPMENT-KIT
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A Fingerprint-Development-Kit is a specialized set of tools and chemicals used by forensic investigators to reveal and enhance latent fingerprints at crime scenes. Here’s a list of common items you might find in Fingerprint-Development-Kit :
Fingerprint Powder:
- Applicator brushes (camel hair, fiberglass, magnetic)
- Various colors such as black, white, gray, and magnetic powder
2. Fingerprint Lifting Tape:
Clear adhesive tape for lifting developed prints without smudging
- Fingerprint Chemical Reagents:
- Ninhydrin: Used for developing latent prints on porous surfaces like paper and cardboard.
- Cyanoacrylate (Super Glue) Fuming: Reacts with the amino acids present in fingerprints to produce a visible white residue.
- Physical Developer: Effective for latent prints on wet or submerged surfaces.
- Silver Nitrate: Used for developing prints on items like paper, leather, and untreated wood.
Disposable Gloves:- Latex or nitrile gloves to prevent contamination of evidence.
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Fingerprint Brushes:
Soft, natural fiber brushes for applying powder evenly on various surfaces.
Fingerprint Lifting Cards:
Cards or backing sheets for transferring lifted prints for preservation and analysis.
- Fingerprint Magnifiers:
- Magnifying glasses or loupes to examine developed prints more closely
- Cleaning supplies:
- Alcohol wipes or solutions for cleaning surfaces before fingerprint development.
Evidence Packaging:
- Evidence bags or envelopes for storing fingerprint-lifted items.
Protective Equipment:
- Safety goggles or glasses to protect eyes from chemical splashes.
- Documentation Tools:
- Notebooks, pens, and markers for recording details of developed prints and crime scenes.
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