Fingermarks

Marcel De Puit, Ward Van Helmond

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volumeChapterScientific

Abstract

Fingermarks are traditionally used for individualisation purposes in a criminal investigation and as evidence in the courts. In the past few decades we have seen a wide variety of novel visualisation methods being explored. Moreover, there has been an enormous increase in the technological possibilities for the chemical analysis and imaging of fingermarks. These developments have a profound implication for criminal investigations. In this chapter the highlights of the challenges in detection of fingermarks will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChallenges in Detection Approaches for Forensic Science
EditorsLynn Dennany
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Pages105-128
Edition20
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-83916-091-2
ISBN (Print)978-1-83916-022-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Publication series

NameRSC Detection Science
Number20
Volume2021-January
ISSN (Print)2052-3068
ISSN (Electronic)2052-3076

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