LATENT FINGERPRINTS DEVELOPMENT ON NONPOROUS SURFACES RECOVERED FROM WATER SAMPLES IN ABAYA & CHAMO LAKES, FORTY SPRINGS, AND RAINWATER OF ARBA MINCH REGION

Abstract

The present study focuses on the development and enhancement of latent fingerprints on nonporous surfaces recovered from water samples collected in the Arba Minch region, including Abaya & Chamo Lakes and Forty Springs, as well as rainwater. Latent fingerprints are often encountered in forensic investigations, but their visibility and development can be hindered by various environmental factors, including exposure to water. The objective of this research is to assess and optimize different fingerprint development techniques that are effective in retrieving and visualizing latent fingerprints from nonporous surfaces submerged in water. Various chemical reagents and physical methods are tested and evaluated for their efficacy in different water sources. The findings of this study contribute valuable insights into the successful recovery and enhancement of latent fingerprints from submerged nonporous surfaces, aiding forensic investigators in challenging aquatic crime scene scenarios.

Keywords:

Latent fingerprints, fingerprint development, nonporous surfaces

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