The Basics
The 2 basic laws of fingerprints.
What are uniqueness and persistence?
Black powder is best used on this type of surface.
What is non-porous?
This pattern contains recurving ridges, a core, and delta formation.
What is a loop?
You mainly process these types of calls.
What are property crime calls?
________ must be written across the evidence tape seal.
What are initials and date?
Ridge flow and pattern type
are _______ detail.
What is 1st level detail?
Magnetic powder is best used on _______ surfaces.
What is porous?
In this pattern, the ridges flow from in one side and flow out the other side.
What is an arch?
PDR =
What is Print Deputy Request?
The ________ is required on an evidence bag.
What is the PRELIMS item label?
Located along the undersides of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles of the feet.
What is friction ridge skin?
A non-sticky powder made up of granular shaped particles.
What is black powder?
An impression that is indented in a material or substance.
What is a plastic print?
________ lighting helps make latents visible during processing.
What is oblique?
At a scene, the unique identifier, description of where you lifted from, and a sketch are ________ before you leave the scene.
What is required?
Ending ridges, bifurcations, enclosures, dots, and islands are _______ detail.
What is 2nd level detail?
This powder is best used on items such as Styrofoam, wood, paper, and cardboard boxes.
What is magnetic powder?
An impression that is generally invisible to the naked eye and must be made visible.
What is a latent print?
Fiberglass, camel hair, & a magnetic wand are the 3 types of ________.
What are brushes?
When there is potential for DNA evidence, you should wear this type of additional PPE (personal protective equipment).
What is a mask?
The 2 main layers of skin.
What is the epidermis and the dermis?
A sticky powder made up of granular shaped particles.
What is silver powder?
A fingerprint that is left on an object/surface in a visible material such as blood, grease, or paint.
What is a patent print?
Powders adhere to ________ in the fingerprints when they develop.
What is moisture and oils?
The following is required on latent print lift cards:
file #, PIN, name of examiner, date, victim, address, sketch, and ______.
What is card numbering?