{"id":3003,"date":"2021-05-14T14:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T13:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/?p=3003"},"modified":"2021-05-14T14:26:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T13:26:00","slug":"get-involved-with-forensic-sciences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2021\/05\/14\/get-involved-with-forensic-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Get involved with Forensic Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Have a go at doing your own fingerprinting at home. Share your results with us on one of our social media channels!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Development and recovery of latent\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">finger marks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Latent\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">finger marks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0are traces of sweat, oil, or other natural secretions on the skin that are not easily visible. To make these marks\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">visible<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0we can use some common household items.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can use the following;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Powders<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">lcum powder<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chalk dust<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cornflower<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Icing sugar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Coco<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0powder<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pencil lead rubbed on sandpaper to make powder.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other items<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To lift the prints you will need some clear sticky tape.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will also need a small brush with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fine,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">soft bristle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0makeup brush or small paintbrush would be just fine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paper to place the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">sticky\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">tape on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are going to use white powder, get black paper for a better contrast. If you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">re using a dark powder, then plain white paper is fine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Method<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch the video to see the techniques demonstrated<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">clean,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">smooth<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0surface. If\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">possible,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0try to use a flat surface, however a glass or a mug will do as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Rub the ball of your thumb or finger on the side of your nose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Deposit a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">finger mark <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on the surface. Do not use excessive pressure, just grip\/touch normally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examine the deposited <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mark <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">under ambient light<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or using the torch function on your phone<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Select whichever powder gives the best contrast to the test surface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pick up a very small amount of your selected fingerprint powder on the tip of the brush. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the powder is in a jar, dip some of i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the lid\/outside the jar.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not overload your brush with powder or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fine details\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0be lost. A little goes a long way.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gently sweep the brush across the latent mark. Keep the times of passing the brush over the mark limited. Be cautious <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f the brush is pressed too hard on the surface, the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">finger mark<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will be wiped away.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Examine the developed print.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repeat the above until you have a clear and easily visible developed print.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use a piece of clear tape and carefully place the tape down onto the developed fingerprint. Use a big enough piece that you can leave room on the corner of the tape to keep holding it (this will make it easier to pull up).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carefully and gently smooth the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tape <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">over the developed print.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slowly peel the tape <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">off <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the surface<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place the tape on the contrasting piece of paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should now have a clear recovered print. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can use different light sources to visualise the fingerprint better.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the print is still blurred attempt a second lift, this may yield a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">better-quality <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recovery<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UniKentSPS\">@UniKentSPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniKentSPS\">School of Physical Sciences\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unikentforensics\/\">@UniKentForensics<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"kent-social-links\"><li><a href='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2021\/05\/14\/get-involved-with-forensic-sciences\/&amp;t=Get involved with Forensic Sciences' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-facebook' title='Share via Facebook'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=Get involved with Forensic Sciences%20https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2021\/05\/14\/get-involved-with-forensic-sciences\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-twitter' title='Share via Twitter'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2021\/05\/14\/get-involved-with-forensic-sciences\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2021\/05\/14\/get-involved-with-forensic-sciences\/&amp;title=Get involved with Forensic Sciences' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-linkedin' title='Share via Linked In'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='mailto:content=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2021\/05\/14\/get-involved-with-forensic-sciences\/&amp;title=Get involved with Forensic Sciences' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-email' title='Share via Email'><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have a go at doing your own fingerprinting at home. Share your results with us on one of our social media channels!\u00a0 Development and recovery &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/2021\/05\/14\/get-involved-with-forensic-sciences\/\">Read&nbsp;more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40702,"featured_media":3004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[244599,28766],"tags":[244599],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3003"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40702"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3003"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3031,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3003\/revisions\/3031"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/spskent\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}