NCJ Number
166239
Journal
Journal of Forensic Identification Volume: 46 Issue: 3 Dated: (May/June 1996) Pages: 281-285
Date Published
1996
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Special frames proved to be effective in preventing potential damage to latent fingerprints and made latent fingerprint development easier and faster, regardless of procedures used.
Abstract
The frames were manufactured from cast aluminum into which four equally space rods were attached. Between the rods, four nickel-plated clips were permanently mounted to the frame on opposite sides. Two movable clips were placed on each rod. Once a section of the adhesive evidence had been separated, one end was attached to a mounted clip on the frame and the other end was clamped by a movable clip on the nearby rod. The movable clip was then repositioned to extend the adhesive strip. Cast aluminum was selected to construct the frames due to cost and technical restraints, making them heavier than they needed to be. Nonetheless, the frames prevented potential damage to latent fingerprints and made latent fingerprint development both easier and faster. 8 references and 3 figures