ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 January 1980
Page Count: 4

Laser Detection of Latent Fingerprints: Preparation of Fluorescent Dusting Powders and the Feasibility of a Portable System
Menzel, ER
Assistant professor, Texas Tech University,

Fox, KE
Student, University of Waterloo, Ontario

(Received 10 April 1979; accepted 19 July 1979)

Abstract

A simple procedure for the preparation of dusting powders with a variety of fluorescent colors is described. Such powders permit detection of latent prints by laser even when the surfaces holding the latent prints luminesce strongly. A possible portable laser detection system is also suggested.

Keywords:
criminalistics, fingerprints, lasers

Paper ID: JFS10950J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10950J
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