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Title:

Myths about fingerprint evidence: Basic facts countering miscarriage of justice. Part 1

Subject and Keywords:

fingerprint aging   constituents   skin anatomy   processing techniques   delicate surfaces   fingerprint sensitivity   evidence interpretation   ACE-V methodology

Abstract:

The long practice of fingerprint science is accompanied by confusing thoughts affecting the interpretation of the fingerprint evidence recovered from a crime scene, and, consequently, prosecutors and judges’ decisions as well. However, despite the tremendous scientific and technological developments relating to fingerprint enhancement, processing, and usage, which clarify precise facts regarding the influence of deposition circumstances, substrate, light, air, temperature, and time factors on fingerprint secretions, misconceptions about fingerprints are still widespread within the law enforcement and judicial system. This problem prevents the proper usage of fingerprints in fighting crimes and supporting the justice system by strong physical evidence. This study aims to highlight some scientific facts about fingerprints as well as a new approach and reconceptualization of fingermarks as a tool for crime scene investigation and training. The article discusses twenty-four myths about fingerprints – part 1 covers ten of them and part 2 discusses the other fourteen.

Date issued:

2021

Resource Type:

text

Detailed Type:

article

Identifier:

ISSN 2084-5065   ISSN 0239-6661

DOI:

10.19195/2084-5065.59.8

Language:

eng

Abstract Language :

eng

Is version of:

Czasopisma Naukowe w Sieci (CNS)

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The use of this material is allowed only with accordance of applicable rules of fair use or other exceptions provided by law, and any broader use requires the permission of the authorized entity

License:

Making materials available on the basis of the agreement with the owner of the property copyrights

Rights holder:

Copyright by Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego Sp. z o.o.

Autor opisu:

WR U/PAdbg