Assessment of Visualization of Fingerprints on Different Soft Surfaces: An Observational Study

Authors

  • Anis Ahmed Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences, Umarda, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
  • Arun Sharma PG Resident (3rd Year), Department of Forensic Medicine, S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
  • Jitendra Kumar Gupta PG Resident (3rd Year), Department of Forensic Medicine, S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Keywords:

Photographs, Fingerprints, Moisture, Visualisation.

Abstract

Background: Soft surfaces have very diverse chemical and physical types that allows for variation when being seen by forensics method. Fingerprints that are lifted with gel lifters can be seen using photography techniques for a thorough evaluation. The aim of present study is to assess the Visualization of Fingerprints on Different Soft Surfaces. Materials and Methods: The study included 5 different soft surfaces with variable composition. Some of the samples had more moisture while others dried easily. All of the samples were put upon the translucent sheet on the same day so that they were subjected to same time interval. The photographs were taken using alternate light setting. The materials that were used were adhesive Caulk, dentifrice, nail color, clay and Crafter’s Acrylic . All the data was analysed using SPSS software. Results: The photographs were immediately visualised after initial deposit of fingerprinting. The caulking surface was seen, it was not uniform as the drying time was difficult to assess. The color was white and texture was thick. The paint was also not uniformly distributed due to physical properties. It was best seen under normal flood light. Conclusion: The VSC works on majority of the surfaces while gel lifters work on surfaces that retain moisture.

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Published

2021-08-30

How to Cite

Anis Ahmed, Arun Sharma, & Jitendra Kumar Gupta. (2021). Assessment of Visualization of Fingerprints on Different Soft Surfaces: An Observational Study. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 4(15), 28–29. Retrieved from https://ijhcr.com/index.php/ijhcr/article/view/2383

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