Perspective Journal of Forensic Research
Volume 13:2, 2022
ISSN: 2157-7145 Open Access
Fingerprint Analysis in Forensic Science
Onkar Bhera*
Department of Forensics, Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dusting a smooth or nonporous surface with fingerprint powder is one
Overview of the most used procedures for detecting and collecting latent fingerprints
(black granular, aluminium flake, black magnetic, etc.). If any prints appear,
Fingerprints are unique to each individual. Even identical twins, who share they are photographed as described above and then removed with transparent
the same DNA, have unique fingerprints. Fingerprints can be utilised for a adhesive tape from the surface. To preserve the print, the lifting tape is placed
variety of purposes, including background checks, biometric security, mass on a latent lift card [5].
catastrophe identification, and, of course, criminal circumstances, thanks to
their uniqueness. For more than a century, fingerprint analysis has been used Fingerprint powders, on the other hand, can taint evidence and prevent
to identify criminals and solve crimes, and it remains a highly valuable tool other techniques from revealing a buried print or other information. As a result,
for law enforcement. One of the most essential functions of fingerprints is to investigators should use a different light source or cyanoacrylate (super glue)
assist investigators in connecting one crime scene to another involving the before employing powders. Computerized methods are utilized in criminal
same individual [1]. Fingerprint identification also aids detectives in tracking a justice cases to search various local, state, and national fingerprint databases
criminal's past, previous arrests and convictions, and in making choices about for potential matches. Based on the method used to execute the search, many
sentencing, probation, parole, and pardoning. of these systems produce a value indicating how close the match is. After
that, fingerprint examiners look over the possible matches and make a final
Crime scene investigators unearth tangible evidence to assist establish decision. Fingerprint examinations can be performed by forensic scientists,
what happened and who was involved by undertaking a methodical technologists, or police officers, but the examiner must have the necessary
examination of these regions [2]. This procedure must be carried out carefully knowledge and expertise. Many agencies now require incoming examiners to
and extensively to ensure that vital evidence is captured and that fragile hold a four-year science degree (biology, chemistry or physics). Furthermore,
evidence is not destroyed. On a deserted stretch of shore, a body washes organizations may demand that examiners obtain certification from the
up. An apartment complex is destroyed by a fire in a methamphetamine lab. International Association for Identification (IAI).
During her journey home, a driver is killed in a car accident. All of these are
possible crime scenes.
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How to cite this article: Bhera, Onkar. “Fingerprint Analysis in Forensic Science” J
Forensic Res 13 (2022): 481.
*Address for Correspondence: Onkar Bhera, Department of Forensics, Banaras Hindu
University, Uttar Pradesh, India; E-mail:
[email protected]Copyright: © 2022 Bhera O. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of
the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution,
and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Received 21 January, 2022, Manuscript No. jfr-22-55055; Editor Assigned: 23
January, 2022, PreQC No. P- 55055; QC No.Q-55055; Reviewed: 26 January, 2022;
Revised: 31 January, 2022, Manuscript No. R- 55055; Published: 05 February, 2022,
DOI: 10.37421/2157-7145.2022.13.481
