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Each students answer to the question should be between 500-1000 words. A minimum of two references in APA format need to be used in the development of your answer.

1. A local convenience store has been burglarized after hours.The point of entry is a back window in the bathroom.Describe the process that should be followed to recover any fingerprint evidence at that crime scene.

2. You discover the left half of a torn check at this crime scene. Describe how to collect, handle and analyze this evidence.

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Running head: FORENSICS
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Forensics
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Forensics
Question 1
Fingerprint evidence that has been left behind by the suspect or the victim has a vital role
in helping to identify the particular suspects at the crime scene or what they may have touched. It
will, therefore, be necessary to follow certain procedures when recovering fingerprint evidence at
the crime scene (Lee & Pagliaro, 2013).Understanding how fingerprints are collected and lifted
will help the attorneys to understand if the evidence was flawed or proper. Therefore, collecting
the fingerprint evidence will have to follow certain techniques and methodologies. The location
of the fingerprint will require a careful and calculated search. In circumstances where the
fingerprint can be seen by the naked eye then it will be easy to gather the print.
The investigators often follow two steps in searching for fingerprints. It will be important
to include the use of a product that enhances the viability of the fingerprint. The next step will
involve a manual search for the prints to ensure that the evidence matches (Lee & Pagliaro,
2013).Using the powder technique is efficient in crime scene investigation and has been proven
efficient. The powder will be spread to the surface, and it will stick to the clippings that have
remained on the scene of the crime. Use of magnetic powder will involve brushing the powder
on the particular area instead of putting it all over the surface.
Investigators will often look at how the brush was used and if it was used ...


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