Guidance

Fingerprint powders guidelines

Guidance on maximising the use of powders for fingerprint recovery from a range of surfaces found at scenes of crime.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 1 March 2007

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Fingerprint Powders Guidelines

Ref: ISBN 978-1-84726-193-9

PDF, 1.14 MB, 4 pages

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This leaflet contains important information about maximising the use of powders for fingerprint recovery from a range of surfaces found at scenes of crime. It summarises advice on the most appropriate choice of applicator and powder for commonly found surfaces, given in previous HOSDB publications. The leaflet also gives advice on DNA recovery from powdered fingerprints.

Published 1 March 2007