Course:VANT149/2024/Capstone/Science/Team34

Abstract:

For our VANT 149 project, we evaluated various methods for showing and verifying fingerprints. A common technique in criminal justice research involves utilizing steam to make fingerprints visible, which is well-known for its efficacy. In addition, we examined both patent and latent prints, with an individual concentration on various approaches. Patent prints are collected using direct and uncomplicated physical procedures. In order to improve the apparent size and accuracy of latent prints, we investigated four specific sub-methods: dusting fingerprint powder on smooth surfaces, using an Alternate Light Source (ALS), applying cyanoacrylate (superglue fuming), and using different chemical developers. These strategies significantly enhance the accuracy and dependability of fingerprint analysis, establishing a strong foundation for our effort.  Through the use of these techniques, our objective is to enhance our fingerprint visual and testing procedures, thereby ensuring complete and accurate results.  The use of many methodologies is crucial in addressing the complexity of fingerprint analysis in criminal investigations, highlighting the need for a complex strategy. The result of the previous steps was knowing the differences in comparing fingerprints knowing for sure that there are no two identical or similar fingerprints to each other.

Biographies:

First group member is Munera Alajmi a 19 years old adult, she is passionate about biology and microbiology. Our second group member is Khadejah Alrefai an 18 years old young women, she is an artist her drawing is her amuse to succeed. Both of will hopefully from vantage college after presenting the capstone conference.