Fingerprints and Other Ridge Skin Impressions (International Forensic Science and Investigation)

Christophe Champod; Chris J. Lennard; Pierre Margot; Milutin Stoilovic

ISBN 10: 0415271754 / ISBN 13: 9780415271752

Editore: CRC Press, 2004

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Riassunto:

The field of fingerprinting for personal identification and criminal investigation is progressing at a rapid rate. Numerous research projects are devoted to fingerprint detection techniques and identification issues, and recent debate focuses on the admissibility of fingerprint evidence in US courts. In light of these events, as well as the previous lack of one volume that brings together the scientific and legal aspects of this discipline, the time is ideal for an easily accessible resource that gathers together and analyzes the latest findings and techniques related to fingerprint science. Fingerprints and Other Ridge Skin Impressions features the insight of a recognized team of authorities, including contributors from a key institution for forensic research. Chapters cover all aspects of the subject including the formation of friction ridges on the skin, the deposition of latent prints, the detection and enhancement of such marks, recording of fingerprint evidence, and fingerprint identification itself. Recent advances in statistical interpretation, fingerprint detection techniques, and computer technology are also discussed in detail. This practical techniques manual is an ideal text for practitioners working in the field of fingerprint detection and identification, as well as anyone studying forensic science at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There is also sufficient background material for legal professionals and police in need of an introduction to the critical subject of fingerprinting.

Contenuti: FRICTION RIDGE SKIN
Structure of the Skin
Morphogenesis of Fiction Ridge Skin - Primary Dermal Ridge Development
Factors Affecting the General Pattern and the Configuration of Minutiae
Morphogenesis of Fiction Ridge Skin - Secondary Dermal Ridge Development and Dermal Papillae
Summary of the Stages of Friction Ridge Skin Morphogenesis - Relationship with Durability or Permanency and Uniqueness

THE FRICTION RIDGE IDENTIFICATION PROCESS
Analysis
Comparison
Evaluation
Verification

CHEMISTRY, LIGHT & PHOTOGRAPHY
Standard Weights and Measures
Chemistry Theory
Light Theory
Forensic Light Sources and Their Application
Photography
Digital Imaging

FINGERPRINT DETECTION TECHNIQUES
Types of Fingerprint Evidence
Surface Characteristics
Optical Detection Techniques
Detection Techniques for Porous Surfaces
Detection Techniques for Non-Porous Surfaces
Miscellaneous Techniques for Latent Fingerprint Detection
Fingerprint Detection on Semi-Porous Surfaces
Fingerprint Detection on Human Skin
Fingerprint Detection on Adhesive Surfaces
Fingerprint Detection on Firearms and Cartridge Cases
Enhancement of Fingermarks in Blood
Fingerprint Detection at the Crime Scene
Effect of Fingerprint Detection Techniques on Subsequent DNA Profiling
Laboratory Safety

ISSUES RELATED TO THE EXPLOITATION OF FINGERPRINT EVIDENCE
Terminology
Use of Finger Impressions
Relevance
Age Estimation of Latent Marks
Errors

CONCLUSIONS
APPENDIX I - STATISTICAL DATA FOR GENERAL FINGERPRINT PATTERNS
APPENDIX II - STATISTICAL DATA ON MINUTIÆ
APPENDIX III - FINGERPRINT DETECTION SEQUENCES
APPENDIX IV - PREPARATION & APPLICATION OF REAGENTS
REFERENCES

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Titolo: Fingerprints and Other Ridge Skin ...
Casa editrice: CRC Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2004
Legatura: Hardcover
Condizione: Very Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket