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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Forensics Science



Forensics - Fingerprints



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1. What is the definition of forensic science? 

scientific tests or techniques used in connection with the detection of crime.


2. Name 5 different kinds of activities used in forensic sciences and find a picture for each.

  • FingerprintsImage result for fingerprints
  • D.N.AImage result for dna
  • FootprintsImage result for foot prints
  • BallisticsImage result for ballistics
    • White Powder TestImage result for white powder test


3. Name 5 jobs that would use forensics to investigate crime 

  • Forensic Medical Examiner
  • Forensic Engineer 
  • Forensic Accountant 
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Crime laboratory Analyst

Aim: To look at the different types of fingerprints.
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Record the types of fingerprints from those in your group.

Name
Fingerprint 1 ( Thumb)
Fingerprint 2 (finger)
AxleLoopWhorl
VannWhorlArch
LarsLoopArch


Summary of findings: We learnt that each fingerprint is different and that there are different kinds of fingerprints. I also found out that each finger has a different fingerprint. 







Hidden fingerprints:

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

1. Lifting and Gathering fingerprints.

Equipment:
  1.   Balloon 
  2.   Fingers
  3.   Finger Stamp Pad
Method:
  1. Grab a finger stamp pad and a balloon.
  2. Put your thumb or finger on the stamp pad. 
  3. When you have stamped your thumb or finger, grab the balloon and put your finger on the balloon.
  4. Blow the balloon and you should see your fingerprints.

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