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Fingerprint examinations of both inked and latent prints can be expertly compared during your preliminary
investigation or prior to any of your court proceedings. Additionally, a detailed report of findings is
always provided to you and expert witness testimony is available to present the results and findings in a
professional manner. These examinations can be used to:
Establish positive identification or elimination of a suspect based on fingerprint identification
Compare latent prints from crime scenes to inked prints as a legal "check and balance" procedure
Conduct verifications of previous comparison/identification results for accuracy
Clarify cases of "mistaken" or stolen identity
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Evidence Processing
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Physical evidence can be independently examined in an unbiased manner for the presence of latent prints.
Nearly every type of surface can hold a latent fingerprint, depending on the residue that makes up the
latent print i.e. oil/grease, blood, soda or many other contaminants. Frequently, a fragmented examination
or an incorrect processing sequence is completed, resulting in no identifiable fingerprints being located
on the evidence. Processes ranging from basic fingerprint powders as well as superglue fuming and fluorescent
dye staining to detect the presence of latent prints and body fluids on items of evidence can be applied to
your case. Additionally, a detailed report of findings is always provided and expert witness testimony is
available, if needed, to present the results and findings in a legal setting. These results can be used to:
Establish positive identification or, in some instances, exclusion of a suspect
Examine protocol and review the collection, packaging and handling procedures used
Review the findings or results of any prior chemical processing methods
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Evidence Documentation
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Many photographic or video services can be provided to assist in the case. This includes obtaining photographs
or video footage, copy stand photography for evidence, 1:1 or any other scale photographs of fingerprint evidence,
macro-photography for trace evidence, digital enhancement and fluorescence photography of fingerprint evidence.
Photos or video is obtainable in either digital format or with standard 35mm photographic equipment.
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