CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY

FINGERPRINT

Name: ___________________ Rating: ___________

Section: __________________ Date: _____________

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

EXERCISE #_______

RIGHT HAND

THUMB INDEX MIDDLE FINGER RING FINGER LITTLE FINGER

N-16 N-3

D-16 D-8 D-4

LEFT HAND

THUMB INDEX MIDDLE FINGER RING FINGER LITTLE FINGER

N-4 N-2 N-1

D-2 D-1

Classified……………………Assembled…….……………............. NOTE
Verified……………………………………………………………………. AMPUTATION
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Index Card……………….Answered……………………………….
Date Impression taken………………………………………………..
Signature of official taking prints………………………………..
FOUR FINGER TAKEN SIMULTANEOUSLY LEFT RIGHT
THUMB THUMB
I. Objective:

 Discuss the Fingerprint Characteristics and Formations;

 Discuss the Real Fingerprint Impressions; and
 Explain / analyze the different ordinary and scientific methods of personal identification
in relation to crime detection and investigation.

II. Materials:

• Fingerprint Ink
• Roller
• Inking Slab
• Fingerprint Card
• Card Holder

III. Procedure

1. Ink the roller. Apply a small amount (about ¼ inch long stream) of fingerprint ink on the right
side of the slab, toward the back. Roll out a two to three inch wide layer of ink on the back
portion of the slab-lifting the roller off the slab after each stroke and return to the starting point
(do not use a back-and-forth motion with the roller). Repeat several times until a thin film of ink
forms on the roller.

2. Next, using the same roller motion (without rolling back and forth), spread the layer toward
the front edge of the slab, until a smooth, uniform coating of ink forms. The front edge is where
the fingerprints are rolled. When the ink on the front edge becomes too thin, replenish the ink
roller on the back edge of the slab and repeat step two. Porelon Pad Method - No advance
preparation is needed to use the Porelon pad. However, the pad surface should be cleaned
occasionally to remove oil and dirt deposits by wiping the surface lightly with a soft, dry, lint-
free cloth. Prints Matic Method - Like the slab and roller method, the Print matic method
requires that the ink is embedded within the Print Matic roller, and coating the slab siorequires
only a few passes of the roller in the same direction to apply a thin, even layer of ink.

IV. Conclusion: Answer the following question

1. What are the steps in taking fingerprints?

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2. What are the scientific methods in taking fingerprints?
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3. In taking fingerprints, what shall the subject do?

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4. What are the techniques in taking fingerprints to a dead body?

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5. What is the purpose of taking fingerprint to a person?
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V. Generalization
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NAME: _______________________________ DATE:__________________________
YEAR AND SECTION:____________________ RATING:________________________

EXERCISE #_______
DEVELOPING LATENT PRINTS USING NINHYDRIN SOLUTION

I. OBJECTIVES
1. Develop and lift fingerprint impressions;
2. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impression
3. Exercise the collection, preservation, documentation, identification, and court Presentation of F.P.
Evidence;

II. MATERIALS
Ninhydrin Powder
Acetone
Ethanol
Benzene
Brush

III. PREPARATION & APPLICATION OF NINHYDRIN ACETONE SOLUTION

Procedures:

1. Prepare 1 gm of Ninhydrin powder.

2. Mix it with 200 ml of Acetone.

3. Apply this prepared chemical by using brush, by spraying over the entire surface of the evidence,
or by immersing the whole evidence into the prepared solution. Applicable to absorbent materials (like
paper, tissuepaper, paper bills, envelope, carton box, etc.) Not Applicable to Letters and questionable
documents. (Threat letter, suicide note, legal documents) fax paper, black color paper, wet paper etc.

PREPARATION & APPLICATION OF NINHYDRIN BENZENE SOLUTION

Procedures:

1. Prepare 1 gm of Ninhydrin powder.

2. Dissolve with 20 ml of Ethanol.

3. Add 180 ml of Benzene.

4. Apply this prepared chemical by using brush and slightly apply to the entire surface of evidence
such as paper with writings (eg notebook pages with writings using writing instruments like ball pen, sign
pen, markers and the like).
IV. CONCLUSION:
NAME:_______________________________ DATE:__________________________
YEAR AND SECTION:____________________ RATING:________________________

EXERCISE #_______
BRUSHING METHOD (BLACK /ALUMINUM/MAGNETIC POWDER)

I. OBJECTIVES
1. Develop and lift fingerprint impressions;
2. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impression
3. Exercise the collection, preservation, documentation, identification, and court Presentation of F.P.
Evidence;

II. MATERIALS
Black powder
Aluminum Powder
Magnetic powder
Fingerprint Brush

III. PROCEDURE
1. Apply powder to an object to be examined with a brush.
2. Lightly weep it with another powder less brush to remove excessive powder.

IV. CONCLUSION
NAME:_______________________________ DATE:__________________________
YEAR AND SECTION:____________________ RATING:________________________

Exercise #_____

DEVELOPING LATENT PRINTS USING CYANO ACRYLATE SOLUTION

I. OBJECTIVES
1. Develop and lift fingerprint impressions;
2. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impression
3. Exercise the collection, preservation, documentation, identification, and court
Presentation of F.P. Evidence;

II. MATERIALS
 Super Glue
 Saucer/ Plate
 Fuming box
III. PROCEDURES:

1. Drop small amount of superglue (Mighty Bond) into the saucer or plate.
2. Put the saucer or plate with superglue at the bottom (inside) of the fuming box, a sealed
container or developing glass cabinet.
3. Hang all the evidence/items inside the fuming box for latent print processing
(developing). Close it firmly and properly.
4. Wait at least 20-30 minutes to have complete developed latent impressions on the objects
evidence being processed in the fuming box.
5. Photograph individually the developed fingerprints immediately, for comparative
examination with the standard prints.

IV. CONCLUSION
NAME:_______________________________ DATE:__________________________
YEAR AND SECTION:____________________ RATING:________________________

Exercise #_____

DEVELOPING LATENT PRINTS USING VICTORIA PURE BLUE

I. OBJECTIVES
1. Develop and lift fingerprint impressions;
2. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impression
3. Exercise the collection, preservation, documentation, identification, and court Presentation of F.P.
Evidence;

II. MATERIALS
Victoria Pure Blue powder
1 liter water
Adhesive tapes (paper tape, packaging tape, etc.)

III. PROCEDURES

1. Prepare 1gm of Victoria Pure Blue powder.

2. Mix it with one (1) liter of water.

3. Then process the evidence/items by immersing the whole part of the specimen into the
prepared solution. If latent prints were developed, immediately wash or rinse with water. This
solution is only applicable to adhesive tapes (eg. paper tape, packaging tape, etc.)

IV. CONCLUSION
NAME:_______________________________ DATE:__________________________
YEAR AND SECTION:____________________ RATING:________________________

Exercise #_____

DEVELOPING LATENT PRINTS USING EMULGEN BLACK

I. OBJECTIVES
1. Develop and lift fingerprint impressions;
2. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impression
3. Exercise the collection, preservation, documentation, identification, and court
Presentation of F.P. Evidence;

II. MATERIALS
 Emulgen Powder
 Iron oxide
 Water

III. PROCEDURES

1. Prepare 0.3 gm of Emulgen 130K powder.

2. Mix it with 3 g of Iron oxide.

3. Dissolved in 100 ml of water.

4. Apply the prepared chemical using sprayer, or immerse the whole part of the specimen into the
prepared solution. If latent prints were developed, immediately rinse with water. This solution is
applicable to adhesive tapes, glass, plastic bag, tin can and others.

IV. CONCLUSION
NAME: _______________________________ DATE: __________________________
YEAR AND SECTION: ____________________ RATING: ________________________

Exercise #_____

DEVELOPING LATENT PRINTS USING IODINE CRYSTAL

I. OBJECTIVES

1. Develop and lift fingerprint impressions;

2. Conduct the proper recording of fingerprint impression
3. Exercise the collection, preservation, documentation, identification, and court Presentation of F.P.
Evidence;

II MATERIALS

 Iodine Crystal
 Plastic Container

III. PROCEDURES

1. Put iodine crystal together with the specimen to a plastic container.

2. Leave it under a cover.
3. The fingerprint is developed about 3 minutes later at the earliest.
4. The developed fingerprint shall be collected by being photographed.

IV. CONCLUSION