Forensics - Fingerprints

Forensics - Fingerprints

What is the definition of forensic science? Forensics are methods or techniques that are used to solve crimes, it's also to identify suspects and victims.

Name 5 different kinds of activities used in forensic science and find a picture of each

- Finding Fingerprints 

- D.N.A

- Finding Footprints

- Ballistics

- White Powder Test

Name 5 jobs that would use forensics to investigate crime 

- Investigator

- Chemist

- Science Technician

- Photographer

- Documents Examiner

Fingerprints

Material:

1.  Balloon
2.  Ink Pad
3.  Thumb and Finger

Steps:

1.  The first thing you're going to need to do is you need to find a balloon and an ink pad.
2.  Press your thumb onto the ink pad.
3.  Before you put your finger on the balloon make sure it's not yet inflated then quickly put your thumb on the balloon.
4.  Let it dry before inflating it.
5.  While the ink is drying, you can wash your hands if you want.
6.  After it dried, inflate the balloon, just a little bit, not too much, you'll see that the fingerprints will slowly expand. 
7.  Do the same step with your other fingers if you want, on the other side of the balloon but make sure that the other side is completely dry.

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 ( Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (finger)
Skyler	Loop	Index finger: Loop
Rieya	Loop	Ring finger: Whorl
Lhysette	Loop	Index finger: Loop

Hidden fingerprints

Aim: To learn how to lift hidden fingerprints from an object.

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

Equipment:

1.  Brush  
2.  White Powder
3.  Magnifying Glass
4.  Tape
5.  Transparent Plastic Files

Method; 

1. Get a white power, brush, tape, transparent plastic files and a magnifying glass.

2. First, dip your thumb (you could also dip the brush onto the powder then brush your finger) or any finger you want on the power, remove the excess.

3. Then gently press your finger onto the plastic file.
4. Stick the tap on where your fingerprint is, you will see that the fingerprint will stick to the tape.
5. You can use the magnifying glass to look closer to the fingerprint.