CRJ 296 - Latent Friction Ridge Evidence

1. Understand the importance of friction ridge impressions and how such evidence can help solve crimes.
2. Become familiar with common terms regarding friction ridge evidence.
3. Identify locations where latent prints might be located.
4. Appreciate the importance of not disturbing, and preserving those areas likely to contain such friction ridge evidence.
5. Become familiar with the types of friction ridge evidence likely to be encountered.
6. Understand how to document the location of latent print impressions, and maintain a chain-of-custody for such evidence.
7. Achieve proficiency in the use of powders and brushes to develop and visualize latent prints.
8. Achieve proficiency in lifting those developed prints using tape and applying those lifts to a backing card.
9. Become familiar with cyanacrylate (super glue) to develop and visualize latent prints on various items.