Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS213AD   19966-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS213AD 19966-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Latent Development and Identification
Development of latents using powders and chemical methods. Fingerprint comparisons. Preparation of fingerprint identification charts. Training for presentation of evidence in courts.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS213AD   19966-20086 Latent Development and Identification
1. Use powders and chemical methods to develop latents. (I)
2. Photograph latents. (II)
3. Compare latent prints to a set of suspect's prints. (II)
4. Prepare a fingerprint identification chart for court. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS213AD   19966-20086 Latent Development and Identification
    I. Development of Latents
        A. Powders
          1. Procedure
          2. Advantages
          3. Disadvantages
        B. Magna brush
          1. Procedure
          2. Advantages
          3. Disadvantages
        C. Iodine fuming
          1. Procedure
          2. Advantages
          3. Disadvantages
        D. Silver nitrate
          1. Procedure
          2. Advantages
          3. Disadvantages
        E. Ninhydrin
          1. Procedure
          2. Advantages
          3. Disadvantages
        F. Miscellaneous methods of development
          1. Procedures
          2. Advantages
          3. Disadvantages
      II. Identification and Presentation Procedures
          A. Photography of latents
            1. Type of camera
            2. Lighting
            3. Exposure
            4. Filters
            5. Background
          B. Process of comparison
            1. Class characteristics
            2. Individual characteristics
          C. Preparation of fingerprint charts
            1. Enlargement process
            2. Marking of exhibits
          D. Presentation of evidence in court
            1. Admissibility
            2. Chain of custody
            3. Competency to testify
            4. Courtroom demeanor
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