Latent fingerprints, forensic science

Forensic science laboratories are generally divided into separate specialty areas. These typically include forensic toxicology, soHd-dose dmg testing, forensic serology, trace evidence analysis, firearms and tool mark examination, questioned documents examination, and latent fingerprint examination. Laboratories principally employ chemists, biochemists, and biologists at various degree levels. In some specialty areas, eg, firearms examination, questioned... 

Schwartz L and Frerichs I (2002) Advanced solvent-free application of ninhydrin for detection of latent fingerprints on thermal paper and other surfaces. Journal of Forensic Science 47(6) 1274—1277. 

Fluorescence can be used in many additional analytical applications. As discussed in Sect. 10.5, it is a powerful tool in medical diagnostics of tissue. It is also used in forensic sciences, e.g. for visualisation of latent fingerprints [10.136]. More everyday applications include fluorescence hidden codes on bank notes, credit cards and driving licences. 

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