Science (Forensic)

Forensic Science

Definition:

relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.

5 Forensic Science topics;

1. White Powder 
2.  Fingerprints
3.  D.N.A
4.  Forgery 
5. Ballistics

    

Fingerprints

Fingerprint characteristics

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.

Materials: 

1.   Balloon
2.   Ink
3.   Finger/Thumb

Steps

1.   Get a balloon.
2.   Carefully roll your finger on an ink pad.
3.   Put your finger on the balloon.
4.    Blow the balloon up.
5.   Look at what fingerprint you have.

Insert two pictures here of your fingerprints

Ink prints

Thumbprint	Index fingerprint

Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name	Fingerprint 1 (Thumb)	Fingerprint 2 (index finger)
Tobey	Loop	Loop
Tyler	Arch	Arch

Dusting fingerprints:

Lifting fingerprints

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

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

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Results:

Lifted fingerprints

Thumbprint	Index fingerprint

Conclusion :