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What is the correct way to seal evidence with tape, according to the text?
What should you do if there are visible prints on a bloody knife before packaging it?
How should evidence tape be properly sealed according to the text?
What should be recorded on the back of each lift card according to the text?
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Why should all weapons be submitted unloaded to the laboratory according to safety considerations in the text?
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What should you do if your fingerprints accidentally appear on the sticky side of tape according to the text?
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How should a bloody knife with prints in blood be handled before packaging?
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Why is it important to document visible prints on a bloody knife before submission according to the text?
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What should be done if a weapon is submitted loaded to the laboratory according to safety considerations?
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What information needs to be recorded on each lift card according to the text?
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Study Notes
Latent Fingerprint Enhancement
- Super glue fumes can reveal latent fingerprints on non-porous surfaces, like glass bottles.
- Oblique ambient light or white light sources are used to visualize fumes adhering to prints.
Types of Surfaces
- Non-Porous Surfaces: Best for collecting latent prints; requires specific handling and packaging.
- Porous Surfaces: Latent prints remain stable; special care needed during collection.
- Semi-Porous Surfaces: Require attention, but details are less emphasized in handling.
Packaging of Evidence
- Latent fingerprint evidence is extremely fragile and can degrade easily.
- Excessive handling or improper packaging can lead to destruction of latent prints.
Packaging Protocols
- Non-Porous Items: Should be stored in paper bags or cardboard boxes secured with plastic ties to prevent movement; avoid plastic bags.
- Wet items must dry before packaging or undergo super glue fuming.
- Each item should be packaged separately to minimize cross-contamination.
Securing Evidence
- Evidence must be secured within packaging to prevent loss of fingerprints, often using strings.
- Latent prints on adhesive tapes can be preserved by mounting on cardboard and sealing in a box to protect from contamination.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not cover latent print surfaces with evidence tape.
- Avoid wrapping non-porous items in cotton, cloth, or polythene bags to prevent damage to prints.
- Do not pack multiple items together without proper securing mechanisms to prevent damage.
Conclusion
- Correct sealing and packaging methods are essential to preserve latent fingerprint evidence for successful examination and analysis.
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