Finger Print Dusting Scenarios
Scenario 1: Burglary
Trainee is presented with a crime scene at a residential property. The trainee must examine various surfaces for potential fingerprint evidence, such as windowsills, doorknobs, and electronic devices.
challenge: dealing with multiple sets of fingerprints and determining which ones are relevant to the investigation.
The trainee is tasked with investigating a stolen vehicle. The trainee must search the vehicle for fingerprints on the steering wheel, gearshift, and other surfaces.
challenge: smudged or partial fingerprints, requiring the trainee to employ different techniques or materials to enhance and lift the prints successfully.
Scenario 2: Vehicle Theft
Scenario 3: Homicide Investigation
The trainee must examine a crime scene for fingerprint evidence. The trainee could be presented with a murder weapon or objects found near the victim that may contain fingerprints.
challenge: locating fingerprints in challenging environments, such as on a weapon covered in blood or on objects with complex surfaces.
The trainee must investigate a break-in at an office building. The trainee must search for fingerprints on various surfaces, including desks, computers, and file cabinets.
challenge: distinguishing between employees' legitimate fingerprints and those left by the intruder, requiring the trainee to carefully analyze and compare the prints.
Scenario 4: Office Break In
The trainee is called to investigate an act of vandalism at a public park. The trainee must examine different objects at the scene, such as benches, picnic tables, and restroom facilities, for potential fingerprint evidence.
challenge: dealing with weathered or degraded surfaces, requiring the trainee to use specialized techniques and equipment to extract usable fingerprints.