The Independent Forensic Specialist (Fingerprint Identification) is interested on the scientific status of fingerprint comparison; the established principles of comparative science and the cognitive aspects of comparing fingerprints.
A fingerprint is a reproduction of the friction ridge formations of the surface of the volar areas of our finger, palm, or sole. It is made as the result of the transfer of secretions or other foreign matter during contact between the friction ridge skin and a surface of an object.
Friction ridge skin forms intrauterine prior to birth in configurations that involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
The term "latent fingerprint" is commonly used to describe a chance friction ridge print or impression left at the scene of the crime. It is detected and enhanced through a variety of physical and chemical processing techniques employed by the forensic specialist.
The identification of a latent fingerprint is established through the agreement of friction ridge formations between the latent print and the known print of a particular subject (suspect, victim, or witness).
"Known" or "exemplar" fingerprints are friction ridge impressions known to be those of a particular person (suspect, victim, or witness), taken under controlled circumstances, such as during an arrest or application for NBI clearances.
A fingerprint is a reproduction of the friction ridge formations of the surface of the volar areas of our finger, palm, or sole. It is made as the result of the transfer of secretions or other foreign matter during contact between the friction ridge skin and a surface of an object.
Friction ridge skin forms intrauterine prior to birth in configurations that involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
The term "latent fingerprint" is commonly used to describe a chance friction ridge print or impression left at the scene of the crime. It is detected and enhanced through a variety of physical and chemical processing techniques employed by the forensic specialist.
The identification of a latent fingerprint is established through the agreement of friction ridge formations between the latent print and the known print of a particular subject (suspect, victim, or witness).
"Known" or "exemplar" fingerprints are friction ridge impressions known to be those of a particular person (suspect, victim, or witness), taken under controlled circumstances, such as during an arrest or application for NBI clearances.
Professional Services:
- Case review of fingerprint evidence
- Detection of fraudulent fingerprint evidence
- Courtroom testimony
- Conduct research on issues affecting the reliability of fingerprint science
- Seminar and workshops on fingerprint identification